SQL Server on Virtual Machines vs. VirtualBox
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | VirtualBox |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 18 | 294 |
| Ease of use | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 10.0 | 9.2 |
| Quality of support | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Meets requirements | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 86.666667 | 67.808219 |
| Small Business | 33.3% | 43.3% |
| Mid-Market | 22.2% | 35.2% |
| Enterprise | 44.4% | 21.5% |
| Total page views | 73 | 1,557 |
| Total LLM citations | 4 | 7,056 |
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It’s that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud. Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It's that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud.
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