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Top 10 XenServer Alternatives & Competitors

By Citrix
(48)4.1 out of 5

Looking for alternatives or competitors to XenServer? Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to XenServer include features. The best overall XenServer alternative is VMware vSphere. Other similar apps like XenServer are Oracle VM, Proxmox VE, Xen Project, and VirtualBox. XenServer alternatives can be found in Server Virtualization Software but may also be in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to XenServer

  • VMware vSphere
  • Oracle VM
  • Proxmox VE
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Top 10 Alternatives to XenServer Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how XenServer stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Information Technology and Services, Hospital & Health Care, and Higher Education, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. VMware vSphere

    By Broadcom
    (596)4.6 out of 5

    2. VMware vSphere is a free bare-metal hypervisor that virtualizes servers so you can consolidate your applications on less hardware.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, VMware vSphere is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    Better at support
    See all VMware vSphere reviews
    #2

  2. Oracle VM

    By Oracle
    (72)4.3 out of 5

    3. Server Virtualization.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, Oracle VM is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Oracle VM reviews
    #3

  3. Proxmox VE

    By Proxmox
    (30)4.6 out of 5

    4. Proxmox VE is a complete virtualization management solution for servers.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, Proxmox VE is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to do business with
    More expensive
    See all Proxmox VE reviews
    #4

  4. Xen Project

    By The Linux Foundation
    (5)4.4 out of 5

    5. The Xen Project serves as the basis for many commercial server virtualization, desktop and embedded products as well as hardware appliances and cloud solutions.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, Xen Project is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Xen Project reviews
    #5

  5. VirtualBox

    By Oracle
    (279)4.5 out of 5

    6. VirtualBox is an open source x86 and AMD64/Intel64 VDI solution for enterprises.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, VirtualBox is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to set up
    More usable
    See all VirtualBox reviews
    #6

  6. Azure Virtual Machines

    By Microsoft
    (461)4.4 out of 5

    7. Azure Virtual Machines gives you the flexibility of virtualization for a wide range of computing solutions: development and testing, running applications, and extending your datacenter with support for Linux, Windows Server, SQL Server, Oracle, IBM, and SAP.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, Azure Virtual Machines is:

    More expensive
    Easier to do business with
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Azure Virtual Machines reviews
    #7

  7. VMware ESXi

    By Broadcom
    (14)4.8 out of 5

    8. VMware ESXi is a purpose-built bare-metal hypervisor that installs directly onto a physical server. With direct access to and control of underlying resources, ESXi is more efficient than hosted architectures and can effectively partition hardware to increase consolidation ratios and cut costs for our customers.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, VMware ESXi is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all VMware ESXi reviews
    #8

  8. Red Hat Virtualization

    By Red Hat
    (14)4.1 out of 5

    9. Red Hat Virtualization (formerly Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization) provides server and desktop virtualization tools

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, Red Hat Virtualization is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Red Hat Virtualization reviews
    #9

  9. Google Compute Engine

    By Google
    (890)4.5 out of 5

    10. Compute Engine enables you to create and run large-scale workloads on virtual machines hosted on Google Cloud. Get running quickly with pre-built and ready-to-go configurations or create machines of your own with the optimal amount of vCPU and memory required for your workload.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, Google Compute Engine is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to do business with
    See all Google Compute Engine reviews
    #10

  10. Ubuntu

    By Canonical Ltd.
    (2,060)4.5 out of 5

    11. Super-fast, easy to use and free, the Ubuntu operating system powers millions of desktops, netbooks and servers around the world.

    Categories in common with XenServer:

    Reviewers say compared to XenServer, Ubuntu is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to set up
    Easier to do business with
    See all Ubuntu reviews

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