Compare VMware Horizon and VirtualBox 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
VMware Horizon
Star Rating
(112)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(279)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that VMware Horizon excels in Desktop Virtualization with a score of 9.3, matching VirtualBox, but reviewers mention that Horizon's Application Virtualization capabilities are slightly better at 9.0 compared to VirtualBox's 8.8, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing robust application support.
- Reviewers mention that VMware Horizon offers superior Security features, scoring 8.1, particularly highlighting its Two-Factor Authentication at 8.8, while VirtualBox's security features, including Two-Factor Authentication, lag significantly at 6.8, indicating a potential risk for users prioritizing security.
- Users on G2 report that VMware Horizon has a more favorable Quality of Support rating at 8.4 compared to VirtualBox's 7.9, suggesting that businesses may find better assistance and resources when issues arise with Horizon.
- G2 users highlight that both products perform well in Desktop Provisioning, scoring equally at 9.2, but reviewers mention that VMware Horizon's Image Management is slightly better at 8.7 compared to VirtualBox's 8.9, indicating a more streamlined process for managing virtual images in Horizon.
- Users say that VMware Horizon's Performance Management is rated lower at 7.7 compared to VirtualBox's overall performance, which may affect users who require high-performance environments, as VirtualBox is noted for its efficient resource management.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer Multi-Device Portability, VMware Horizon scores 8.7 and VirtualBox scores slightly higher at 8.9, indicating that VirtualBox may provide a marginally better experience for users needing to access their virtual machines across different devices.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Horizon
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VMware Horizon
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
94
9.1
243
Ease of Use
8.4
94
9.0
248
Ease of Setup
7.6
36
9.0
68
Ease of Admin
8.3
32
8.4
65
Quality of Support
8.4
83
7.9
180
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
30
8.2
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
89
8.6
240
Features by Category
Functionality
9.3
28
9.3
29
9.0
26
8.8
24
Desktop Management
9.2
27
9.2
26
8.7
25
8.9
28
8.5
25
7.8
20
Support
8.7
26
8.9
23
Security
8.8
23
6.8
14
9.0
23
7.0
15
9.0
24
7.7
22
9.0
26
8.6
23
Performance
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
7.1
11
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VMware Horizon and VirtualBox are categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Unique Categories
VMware Horizon has no unique categories
VirtualBox is categorized as Server Virtualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Horizon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VirtualBox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Computer Software
10.2%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Other
39.8%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
22.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.9%
Telecommunications
5.1%
Internet
4.7%
Other
37.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
VMware Horizon
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yogesh M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mohsen A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Connection timeout and lags are my main issue with Horizon. I don't know if it's our network or their system but it's not as fast as I like it to be.
VirtualBox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
Easy to use, platform independent, and extensible
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Networking
Commercial licensing price not clearly published; PUEL terms have changed over time (formerly allowed commercial use if not supported by corporate IT and installed by same team member making use). Automation API is a COM interface. Outside of Windows as...
Yogesh M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
Verified User in Education Management
Easy to use, platform independent, and extensible
Mohsen A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Connection timeout and lags are my main issue with Horizon. I don't know if it's our network or their system but it's not as fast as I like it to be.
Verified User in Computer Networking
Commercial licensing price not clearly published; PUEL terms have changed over time (formerly allowed commercial use if not supported by corporate IT and installed by same team member making use). Automation API is a COM interface. Outside of Windows as...
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