Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns a strong score due to its robust feature set, free entry tier, and solid enterprise support, making it a go‑to choice for both SMBs and large data centers.
Key Features
High‑Performance Virtualization Engine
Delivers efficient CPU, memory, and I/O scheduling for dense VM workloads on commodity hardware.
Live Migration & High Availability
Seamlessly move running VMs between hosts without downtime and ensure continuous service with built‑in HA.
Integrated Management Console
Web‑based UI and CLI tools simplify provisioning, monitoring, and scaling of virtual desktops and servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the core hypervisor is available at no cost, with optional paid editions for additional features and support.
It runs on major Linux distributions such as CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Live migration tools and import utilities enable moving VMs from VMware, Hyper‑V, and other platforms with minimal disruption.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free core hypervisor with optional paid Premium and Enterprise editions for advanced features and support.
Supported Platforms
Linux (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu)Windows Server (as guest OS)Linux (Red Hat Enterprise)