VMware vSphere vs. VirtualBox
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | VMware vSphere | VirtualBox |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 785 | 294 |
| Ease of use | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Meets requirements | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 69.61039 | 67.808219 |
| Small Business | 15.1% | 43.3% |
| Mid-Market | 41.1% | 35.2% |
| Enterprise | 43.8% | 21.5% |
| Total page views | 1,242 | 1,557 |
| Total LLM citations | 4,101 | 7,056 |
VMware vSphere
VMware vSphere with VCF 9.1 is the enterprise workload engine that modernizes compute infrastructure with a future-ready, scalable infrastructure and simplified management that enables organizations to extract maximum value from their current server investments and hardware footprint, rather than requiring a total refresh. vSphere provides a powerful foundation for modern, AI and traditional workloads, while enabling intrinsic security out-of-the-box.
- Ease of Use
- Virtualization Management
- Features
- Management
- Reliability
- Stability
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