- Both have room for improvement in UI - but VBox is somewhat more intuitive
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Oracle VM VirtualBox | N/A | Open source, cross-platform, virtualization software that enables developers to deliver code faster by running multiple operating systems on a single device, used to deploy applications on-premises and to the cloud. Oracle VM VIrtualBox is Oracle's cross-platform virtualization offering, acquired with Sun Microsystems in early 2010. The software was originally developed by Innotek GmbH. | N/A | |
VMware ESXi | N/A | A bare-metal hypervisor that installs directly onto a physical server. With direct access to and control of underlying resources, VMware ESXi partitions hardware to consolidate applications and cut costs. | N/A |
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Research Team Insight Published Oracle VM Virtualbox and VMware Exsi are both server virtualization software designed to reduce the need for physical systems. Both solutions accomplish this by partitioning servers into multiple virtual servers that can run multiple instances of operating systems. Oracle VM Virtualbox is a popular choice for smaller businesses, possibly due to its lower cost for small numbers of users. Larger enterprises are more likely to use VMware Exsi, likely due to its high stability and compatibility with other vSphere software. FeaturesBoth Oracle VM Virtualbox and VMware Exsi include essential server virtualization features, but they also have some standout features that set them apart. Oracle VM Virtualbox is compatible with a wide variety of operating systems and can be installed on almost any computer. This compatibility with most computers means that installation and implementation are usually quick and seamless. Oracle VM Virtualbox also offers unlimited virtual machine snapshots. Unlimited snapshots allow for easy backup and recovery to important rollback points. VMware Exsi includes vMotion, which allows for the transfer of virtual servers. Compared to other server virtualization software, VMware Exsi boasts high stability with infrequent crashes, so data loss due to virtual machine error is rare. Lastly, VMware Exsi integrates seamlessly with other VMware software, including vSphere and vCloud Air. Compatibility features may be an important consideration for organizations already using other VMware solutions. LimitationsThough Oracle VM Virtualbox and VMware Exsi include robust server virtualization features, they also have a few limitations. Oracle VM Virtualbox has occasional crashes as a result of virtual machine errors. Though unlimited snapshots can limit the risk of data loss from crashes, small losses are still a risk. Additionally, Oracle VM Virtualbox has limited support for 3d graphics, which may be an issue for power users. Lastly, Oracle VM Virtualbox is not easily compatible with any VMware software. VMware Exsi can be challenging to implement and install depending on hardware, as many systems are not compatible with VMware Exsi. Additionally, VMware doesn’t have unlimited virtual machine snapshots. Due to limited snapshots, data loss is possible if VMware crashes. PricingOracle VM Virtualbox includes a free version for individuals tp use to try the software before purchasing it. For enterprises, a Perpetual license is available for $50.00 per user plus an additional $11.00 for support for the first year. The Socket license costs $1000.00 per socket, in addition to $220.00 for updates and support for the first year. VMware Exsi is available for free as part of the vSphere Hypervisor package, which includes essential tools for server virtualization. Additionally, the vSphere enterprise packages include VMware Exsi along with other VMware software, licensing, and support. Licensing for the vSphere package starts at $995.00 and can reach as high as $5395.00. Support and software subscriptions start at $270.00 per year and can reach as high as $2769.00 per year. |
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Small Businesses | Proxmox VE Score 9.3 out of 10 | Oracle VM VirtualBox Score 9.3 out of 10 |
Medium-sized Companies | VMware vSOM (discontinued) Score 10.0 out of 10 | VMware vSOM (discontinued) Score 10.0 out of 10 |
Enterprises | VMware vSOM (discontinued) Score 10.0 out of 10 | VMware vSOM (discontinued) Score 10.0 out of 10 |
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Likelihood to Recommend | 9.7 (52 ratings) | 9.0 (128 ratings) |
Likelihood to Renew | 10.0 (4 ratings) | 10.0 (6 ratings) |
Usability | 9.9 (6 ratings) | 9.1 (5 ratings) |
Availability | 8.0 (1 ratings) | 10.0 (2 ratings) |
Performance | 10.0 (1 ratings) | 9.1 (2 ratings) |
Support Rating | 10.0 (2 ratings) | 9.9 (55 ratings) |
Implementation Rating | 10.0 (2 ratings) | 10.0 (3 ratings) |
Configurability | 9.0 (1 ratings) | 9.9 (2 ratings) |
Contract Terms and Pricing Model | - (0 ratings) | 5.6 (2 ratings) |
Ease of integration | - (0 ratings) | 9.9 (2 ratings) |
Product Scalability | 8.0 (1 ratings) | 10.0 (2 ratings) |
Vendor post-sale | - (0 ratings) | 10.0 (2 ratings) |
Vendor pre-sale | - (0 ratings) | 10.0 (2 ratings) |
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Likelihood to Recommend | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Pros | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Cons | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Likelihood to Renew | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Usability | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Reliability and Availability | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Performance | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Support Rating | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
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Alternatives Considered | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Contract Terms and Pricing Model | Oracle No answers on this topic | VMware by Broadcom |
Scalability | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
Return on Investment | Oracle | VMware by Broadcom |
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