Citrix XenServer
6.1#8 in server virtualization softwareLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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Xen Orchestra
6.5#4 in server virtualization softwareFrom $1,000 a yearWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Citrix XenServer | Xen Orchestra |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | Citrix states it was founded in 1989. | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Citrix lists its corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. | Grenoble, France |
| Purpose | XenServer is an enterprise virtualization platform for running workloads across on-premises and hybrid environments. | Xen Orchestra visualizes, manages, backs up and delegates XCP-ng or XenServer infrastructure across any number of pools and sites without requiring an agent. |
Citrix XenServer plans
- Trial EditionFree
- Premium EditionPriced on request
Xen Orchestra plans
- Pro$1,000 a year
- Enterprise$1,800 a year
- Essential$2,000 a year
- Essential +$4,000 a year
Pick Citrix XenServer if…
XenServer is intended for organizations prioritizing Citrix alignment, operational simplicity, predictable lifecycle management, and security. It suits teams with dedicated 64-bit x86 server-class hardware meeting the CPU requirement.
Pick Xen Orchestra if…
Xen Orchestra suits teams managing XCP-ng or XenServer infrastructure who need self-hosted administration, backups or automation. Its plans and support options have different host limits and ticket or response terms.