Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns a high score due to its robust open‑source community, deep Linux integration, and enterprise‑grade features like live migration and GPU passthrough.
Key Features
Kernel Integration
Runs as a built‑in Linux kernel module, providing near‑native performance and seamless resource management.
Live Migration
Allows running VMs to be moved between hosts without downtime, ideal for load balancing and maintenance.
Scalable Architecture
Supports thousands of virtual CPUs and large memory allocations, suitable for both small labs and enterprise data centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, KVM is released under the GPL and can be used, modified, and redistributed at no cost.
KVM supports a wide range of OSes, including Linux, Windows, BSD, and many others.
Yes, KVM supports PCI‑pass‑through, allowing direct access to physical GPUs for VMs that require high graphics performance.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free and open-source; no licensing fees, with optional commercial support from third‑party vendors.
Supported Platforms
Linux