oVirt
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VisitoVirt vs QEMU
What both publish
| Fact | oVirt | QEMU |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Latest release | Version 4.5.7 was released January 13, 2026, adding CentOS and AlmaLinux 10 support, a CVE-2024-7259 fix, Java 21 builds and faster host reconnection. | The download page lists QEMU 11.1.2 released on September 28, 2026. |
| License | oVirt uses Apache License 2.0 as its primary license, while some complementary projects may use LGPL or GPL. | QEMU and its manual are released under GNU General Public License version 2, although some components have specific licenses. |
| Purpose | oVirt is a free open-source distributed virtualization solution designed to manage enterprise infrastructure. | QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 3 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 29 reviews |
oVirt plans
- Community editionFree
QEMU plans
- QEMUFree
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.
Pick QEMU if…
QEMU suits users who need whole-machine emulation, cross-architecture process execution, or disk-image utilities. It is available across several platforms, with specific Windows and macOS requirements.