oVirt
8.0#1 in server virtualization softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitoVirt vs Xen Orchestra
Xen Orchestra
6.5#4 in server virtualization softwareFrom $1,000 a yearWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | oVirt | Xen Orchestra |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | oVirt supports self-hosted Engine and standalone Engine deployments, and recommends the self-hosted Engine option. | The Xen Orchestra Appliance is a pre-built virtual machine that is deployed on a host, while Xen Orchestra can also be installed from source. |
| Purpose | oVirt is a free open-source distributed virtualization solution designed to manage enterprise infrastructure. | Xen Orchestra visualizes, manages, backs up and delegates XCP-ng or XenServer infrastructure across any number of pools and sites without requiring an agent. |
oVirt plans
- Community editionFree
Xen Orchestra plans
- Pro$1,000 a year
- Enterprise$1,800 a year
- Essential$2,000 a year
- Essential +$4,000 a year
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 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.