Microsoft Application Virtualization vs. VMmanager
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Microsoft Application Virtualization | VMmanager |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 16 | 11 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Meets requirements | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 43.75 | 90 |
| Small Business | 31.3% | 90.9% |
| Mid-Market | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Enterprise | 18.8% | 9.1% |
| Total page views | 22 | 66 |
| Total LLM citations | 14 | 316 |
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.
VMmanager
VMmanager is a platform for automation of virtual infrastructure leasing and creation of high-availability virtual environments. It handles both hardware and container virtualization, isolates and abstracts virtual infrastructure from physical hardware, and streamlines cloud hosting service provisioning. The platform automates the delivery of IaaS VPS and SaaS-based services to hosting providers’ clients. A built‑in library of over 60 ready‑to‑deploy operating system images and application stacks enables rapid VM deployment with pre‑configured software.