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At a Glance
Oracle VM
Oracle VM
Star Rating
(72)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Star Rating
(285)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Oracle VM excels in resource saving with a score of 9.4, which reviewers mention allows for efficient utilization of system resources, making it ideal for larger enterprises.
  • Reviewers mention that VirtualBox shines in ease of use with a score of 9.0, highlighting its user-friendly interface that simplifies the virtualization process for small businesses.
  • G2 users note that Oracle VM's desktop provisioning feature scores 9.2, which reviewers say facilitates quick deployment of virtual desktops, a crucial aspect for organizations needing rapid scalability.
  • Users on G2 report that VirtualBox's data recovery capabilities are lacking, with a score of 7.1, which reviewers mention can be a significant drawback for users who prioritize data integrity and recovery options.
  • Reviewers mention that Oracle VM's security features, scoring 9.1, provide robust protection, including advanced access controls and permissions, which are essential for enterprises handling sensitive data.
  • Users say that VirtualBox's performance management is rated lower at 7.7, with reviewers noting that it may struggle under heavy workloads compared to Oracle VM, which is designed for high-performance environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Oracle VM
No pricing available
VirtualBox
No pricing available
Free Trial
Oracle VM
No trial information available
VirtualBox
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
62
9.1
248
Ease of Use
8.8
63
9.0
253
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
9.0
73
Ease of Admin
8.3
21
8.4
68
Quality of Support
8.7
56
7.9
183
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
20
8.3
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
61
8.7
245
Features by Category
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.3
35
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
8.3
29
Desktop Management
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
7.3
24
Support
Not enough data
9.0
27
Security
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.7
27
9.1
18
8.2
13
Performance
9.1
16
8.2
13
8.9
16
8.5
13
9.0
16
7.1
11
Functionality
9.3
14
9.0
12
9.4
15
8.3
12
8.8
15
7.7
13
9.1
15
8.1
12
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Oracle VM
Oracle VM
VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Oracle VM and VirtualBox are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Oracle VM
Oracle VM has no unique categories
VirtualBox
VirtualBox is categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Oracle VM
Oracle VM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.8%
VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Oracle VM
Oracle VM
Information Technology and Services
44.3%
Computer Software
7.1%
Financial Services
5.7%
Telecommunications
4.3%
Research
4.3%
Other
34.3%
VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Information Technology and Services
23.0%
Computer Software
22.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.4%
Telecommunications
5.0%
Internet
4.6%
Other
37.6%
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Oracle VM
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Discussions
Oracle VM
Oracle VM Discussions
Why in some computers you have to enable virtualization?
2 Comments
NR
If want to work with multiple operating systems with one Host PC you can use this.Read more
Any advices with OVF/OVA images?
1 Comment
Cliff R.
CR
As long as the VM was built correctly, everything should work when you import the appliance in Virtual BoxRead more
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Oracle VM has no more discussions with answers
VirtualBox
VirtualBox Discussions
How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?
2 Comments
eleomar d.
ED
It is relatively easy to install, you just need to run its installer and follow the quick installation steps. It helps us to simulate different operating...Read more
Is VirtualBox free?
2 Comments
Rohan  b.
RB
Yes it is free Read more
How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?
2 Comments
Kunal K.
KK
Install Virtual Box on virtual box site. after installation click on #New option then get a name what types of os you want to install like Centos then...Read more