Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now

Compare VirtualBox and Windows 11

Save
    Log in to your account
    to save comparisons,
    products and more.
At a Glance
VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Star Rating
(286)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VirtualBox
Windows 11
Windows 11
Star Rating
(3,677)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 11

VirtualBox vs Windows 11

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Windows 11 easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Windows 11 overall.

  • VirtualBox and Windows 11 both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Windows 11 is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Windows 11 over VirtualBox.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VirtualBox
No pricing available
Windows 11
No pricing available
Free Trial
VirtualBox
No trial information available
Windows 11
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
249
9.1
2,822
Ease of Use
9.0
254
9.2
2,846
Ease of Setup
9.0
74
9.2
1,063
Ease of Admin
8.4
68
8.9
659
Quality of Support
7.9
184
8.5
2,583
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
51
8.8
625
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
246
9.0
2,744
Features by Category
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.3
36
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
34
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
Desktop Management
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
7.3
24
Not enough data
Support
9.0
27
Not enough data
Security
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
Performance
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.7
362
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.7
319
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.9
321
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
8.8
310
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
8.5
318
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Windows 11
Windows 11
VirtualBox and Windows 11 share no categories
Unique Categories
Windows 11
Windows 11 is categorized as Operating System
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.9%
Windows 11
Windows 11
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.4%
Reviewers' Industry
VirtualBox
VirtualBox
Information Technology and Services
23.0%
Computer Software
22.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.4%
Telecommunications
4.9%
Internet
4.6%
Other
37.8%
Windows 11
Windows 11
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Computer Software
13.3%
Higher Education
4.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
54.7%
Alternatives
VirtualBox
VirtualBox Alternatives
Citrix DaaS
Citrix DaaS
Add Citrix DaaS
VMware vSphere
VMware vSphere
Add VMware vSphere
VMware Workstation Pro
Workstation Pro
Add VMware Workstation Pro
VMware Fusion
Fusion
Add VMware Fusion
Windows 11
Windows 11 Alternatives
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
Add Ubuntu
Fedora
Fedora
Add Fedora
Linux Mint
Linux Mint
Add Linux Mint
Zorin
Zorin
Add Zorin
Discussions
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
Windows 11
Windows 11 Discussions
What is Windows 10 used for?
7 Comments
Chirag P.
CP
i have use windows 10 in general computing and gaming that was agood and fast Read more
What are the main features of Windows 10?
6 Comments
Muhammad Naveed, D.
MD
Windows 10 features a user-friendly interface, a broad range of software compatibility, enhanced security with Windows Defender, regular updates, integration...Read more
Performance
5 Comments
Yanet Y.
YY
If you see that your computer is slow and you are working with many applications open, you should close them so that Windows 10 is faster, if the slowness...Read more