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Microsoft Application Virtualization vs. Ubuntu

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Application Virtualization

by Microsoft

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count162,412
Ease of use8.88.9
Ease of setup8.69.1
Quality of support8.78.6
Meets requirements8.79.2
NPS43.7571.034775
Small Business31.3%47.6%
Mid-Market50.0%32.7%
Enterprise18.8%19.7%
Total page views223,590
Total LLM citations143,733

Microsoft Application Virtualization

The appv file is a container that stores XML and non-XML files together in a single entity. This file is built from the AppX format, which is based on the Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) standard.

Pros

    Ubuntu

    Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Linux/Ubuntu OS
    • Open Source
    • User Interface
    • User-Friendly
    • Speed/Performance