Microsoft Hyper-V vs VirtualBox
We've analyzed the technical infrastructure and pricing tiers of both Microsoft Hyper-V and VirtualBox to see which comes out on top for Virtualization Software.
Microsoft Hyper-V
Windows Enterprise Users
Native hypervisor allowing you to run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on Windows.
95% Verified
Included with Windows Pro/Enterprise
Highs
- Included with Windows Pro/Enterprise
- Excellent performance for Windows guests
- Deep OS integration
Lows
- Can conflict with other hypervisors
- Linux support is improving but not perfect
Featured Capabilities
- Native Windows integration
- Hardware virtualization
- Live migration
- Dynamic memory
Plans from Included with Windows Pro/Ent
VirtualBox
Home Users & Developers
A powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use, freely available as Open Source Software.
100% Verified
Free Open Source
Highs
- Completely free and open-source
- Runs on multiple host OS
- Large community support
Lows
- Slower 3D graphics
- Integration not as smooth as paid options
Featured Capabilities
- Cross-platform compatibility
- USB device support
- Shared folders
- Seamless mode mapping
Plans from Free
The Final Verdict
After a head-to-head comparison of Microsoft Hyper-V and VirtualBox, the choice ultimately depends on your priority. If you value Included with Windows Pro/Enterprise, then Microsoft Hyper-V is your clear winner. However, if Completely free and open-source is your main goal, VirtualBox might be the better fit.