G2 Vendor Directory

VirtualBox vs. ASTER

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

MetricVirtualBox

by Oracle

ASTER

by IBIKSoft

Overall rating4.54.8
Review count29414
Ease of use9.19.2
Ease of setup9.29.2
Quality of support8.29.6
Meets requirements9.29.7
NPS67.80821985.714286
Small Business43.3%100.0%
Mid-Market35.2%0.0%
Enterprise21.5%0.0%
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Total LLM citations7,0569,010

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

ASTER

ASTER is a multiseat software for Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Linux. ASTER allows several users to work simultaneously on the same PC, thus significantly reducing hardware and power costs. ASTER is a zero-client software - it creates virtual desktop clients without thin client hardware. To create multiple workplaces - simply connect multiple monitors, keyboards and mice to one computer.

Pros