oVirt
8.0#1 in server virtualization softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitoVirt vs virt-manager
virt-manager
6.2#15 in virtualization management softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | oVirt | virt-manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | oVirt uses Apache License 2.0 as its primary license, while some complementary projects may use LGPL or GPL. | The FAQ says virt-manager is distributed under the GNU General Public License. |
| Purpose | oVirt is a free open-source distributed virtualization solution designed to manage enterprise infrastructure. | virt-manager is a desktop interface for managing virtual machines through libvirt, primarily targeting KVM and also supporting Xen and LXC. |
oVirt plans
- Community editionFree
virt-manager plans
- virt-managerFree
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 virt-manager if…
virt-manager suits Linux or OpenBSD users managing KVM, Xen, or LXC virtual machines through libvirt. It may also fit administrators who need local or remote host connections and host network or storage management.