VirtualBox vs Microsoft Hyper-V
We've analyzed the technical infrastructure and pricing tiers of both VirtualBox and Microsoft Hyper-V to see which comes out on top for Virtualization Software.
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
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
The Final Verdict
After a head-to-head comparison of VirtualBox and Microsoft Hyper-V, the choice ultimately depends on your priority. If you value Completely free and open-source, then VirtualBox is your clear winner. However, if Included with Windows Pro/Enterprise is your main goal, Microsoft Hyper-V might be the better fit.