G2 Vendor Directory

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop vs. VirtualBox

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

MetricSUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

by SUSE

VirtualBox

by Oracle

Overall rating4.64.5
Review count52294
Ease of use8.99.1
Ease of setup9.09.2
Quality of support8.88.2
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS80.85106467.808219
Small Business46.2%43.3%
Mid-Market28.8%35.2%
Enterprise25.0%21.5%
Total page views651,557
Total LLM citations1127,056

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

Designed for mixed environments and includes a complete suite of required business applications to support employees’ productivity. SLE Desktop shares the core of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and is equipped with enhanced security providing unparalleled protection of valuable enterprise data. A flexible and highly secure desktop operating system suitable for environments where reliability, ease of maintenance and updates are key.

Pros

  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Easy Management
  • Hardware Support
  • Regular Updates
  • Free/No Cost
  • Ease of Use

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.

Pros

  • Virtualization Management
  • Ease of Use
  • Security
  • Integrations
  • Open Source
  • OS Support