Microsoft Application Virtualization vs. VirtualBox
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Application Virtualization | VirtualBox |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 16 | 294 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Meets requirements | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 43.75 | 67.808219 |
| Small Business | 31.3% | 43.3% |
| Mid-Market | 50.0% | 35.2% |
| Enterprise | 18.8% | 21.5% |
| Total page views | 22 | 1,557 |
| Total LLM citations | 14 | 7,056 |
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.
VirtualBox
Oracle VM VirtualBox is a free, open-source, cross-platform virtualization software that enables users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single device. Designed for IT professionals and developers, VirtualBox supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Oracle Solaris as host operating systems, making it ideal for testing, development, demonstration, and deployment across diverse platforms.
- Virtualization Management
- Ease of Use
- Security
- Integrations
- Open Source
- OS Support