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Using the open virtualization format (OVF), professionals can import appliances and export virtual machines with additional product details such as vendor information or license text. VirtualBox allows enterprises to customize the user interface by adding the menu widget, mini toolbar or status bar as per individual requirements. Managers can enable Extensive Firmware Interface (EFI) for virtual machines and utilize the drag-and-drop interface to create ad hoc VM groups. Additionally, it lets users store and access the hard disk, CD/DVD or floppy images in Virtual Disk Image (VDI), ISO or RAW format. Key features of VirtualBox include remote machine display, branched snapshots, guest multiprocessing (SMP) and remote desktop (RDP) authentication. The product is available for free and support is extended via documentation, phone, email and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 885 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 885 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Oracle - **Location**: Chicago, US - **Founded**: 1977 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Oracle VM VirtualBox is available for free. It also offers Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise commercial licenses. Pricing details are outlined below: Oracle VM VirtualBox Enterprise (Named User Plus; Perpetual): $6,100.00 for 100 units Oracle VM VirtualBox Enterprise (Socket; Perpetual): $1,220.00 for 1 unit - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Authentication - Configuration Management - DaaS - Data Synchronisation - Desktop Virtualisation - Desktop/Application Virtualization - Graphical User Interface - Multi-Device Support - Remote Access/Control - Remote Monitoring & Management - Remote Update/Installation - VDI - Virtual Server - Virtualisation ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [VDI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4600/vdi/software) ## Related Categories - [VDI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4600/vdi/software) - [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4688/virtual-machine/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Maybe the resource consumption, but that's really not on VirtualBoxVM, is cause of VMs assigned resources. > > I use Virtualbox to setup environments. I'm Mac user and I use daily vm to configure and deploy mainly linux distributions. ----- ### "VirtualBox review" — 5.0/5 > **Benny** | *22 August 2023* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to deploy new machines in no mater what your original desktop system comes from; you can virtualize a bunch of Linux, MacOS, Windows machines and ChromeOS \& Android too\! > > **Cons**: In a Windows Server environment, the Virtual machines can't start when booting the main Server OS (only after you login with Administrator credentials) and you need the help of third party programs to do that. In Linux environment is easier to deploy thanks to Cron. > > Free Opensource \& Multi platform application for managing and deployment of Virtual machines. No matter if a new OS inside your main system or virtualize your own computer and use it as a Sandbox... ----- ### "Great Virtual environment" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *10 April 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is a great product for making a virtual backup of my physical machine. I can use my computer virtually if it crashes until the hardware is repaired. > > **Cons**: I had some trouble with the virtual machine format. ----- ### "Thinking Outside the Box: Virtualization with VirtualBox" — 4.0/5 > **Marc** | *7 April 2023* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've found VirtualBox to be a powerful and versatile tool for developing Android apps and creating custom operating systems. It's flexibility and free-access allowed me to test my applications on multiple environments without having to purchase additional hardware, and thus saved me a lot of time and especially money\! > > **Cons**: As someone who has used VirtualBox for various projects, I've come across a few cons worth noting. Firstly, the limited support for 2D/3D graphics can be a hindrance for developers working on graphics-intensive applications like mobile-games. Secondly, I've experienced occasional stability issues when running complex virtual environments or multiple virtual machines simultaneously. However, these kind of issues can be resolved by using VirtualBox Enterprise for little money. > > As someone who enjoys developing mobile games with Android but preferring Apple hardware, I've found VirtualBox to be an incredibly useful tool. It's saved me a lot of money by allowing me to test my games on multiple virtual environments without having to purchase additional hardware.Altogether, I would highly recommend VirtualBox to anyone looking to create and manage virtual environments, especially if you're interested in developing mobile games using different hardware, or if you are looking for a solid playground for your software projects. ----- ### "Virtualization is awesome." — 5.0/5 > **Kevin** | *18 February 2020* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to quick install and work inside a virtual operating system with having to build an entirely new system. No messing around with hard disks and bios. Its great when you want to test out Operating System alternatives or when testing current systems via hard disk imaging. > > **Cons**: No "out of the box" compatibility with Apple IOS operating system. This is obviously no fault of its creators as Apple has made use of its Operating System near impossible with its hardware but from a teaching perspective its a wasted opportunity especially for those learning helpdesk skills. > > I use Virtual Box to provide multiple services while retaining a single server. For the classroom VirutalBox provides students with an environment where they can experiment while keeping the base operating system secure and locked. The ability to preserve aging software is critical to many companies I deal with. Inability to upgrade or lack of migration options often means that they need to keep these programs running while replacing broken or old hardware. Snapshots help me to keep perfect copies of system content and provide 100% restores. ----- Page: 1 / 37\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/173620/virtualbox?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/173620/virtualbox) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data