ACRN Hypervisor
5.8#12 in server virtualization softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitACRN Hypervisor vs oVirt
What both publish
| Fact | ACRN Hypervisor | oVirt |
|---|---|---|
| License | The source code is provided under the BSD 3-Clause license. | oVirt uses Apache License 2.0 as its primary license, while some complementary projects may use LGPL or GPL. |
| Purpose | ACRN is an open source reference hypervisor designed for embedded IoT development. | oVirt is a free open-source distributed virtualization solution designed to manage enterprise infrastructure. |
ACRN Hypervisor plans
- ACRN HypervisorFree
oVirt plans
- Community editionFree
Pick ACRN Hypervisor if…
ACRN suits developers building embedded IoT systems on Intel x86 bare-metal hardware who need to host multiple guest environments. Its CLI management and domain partitioning may also fit teams separating safety-critical and non-safety-critical workloads.
Pick oVirt if…
oVirt suits organizations managing enterprise infrastructure that can install and operate a self-hosted virtualization system. It is also relevant to teams needing APIs, automation tools, or centralized storage choices.