VirtualBox - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate VirtualBox's virtualization capabilities for allowing them to run multiple operating systems on a single machine efficiently. They find it invaluable for testing various OS and applications without reinstalling, and for creating isolated environments for tasks like malware analysis and mobile UI testing. Users report that it performs well, enabling smooth operation of virtual machines with separate file systems. They highlight its ease of use, versatility, and the ability to switch between different operating systems seamlessly. Of the 27 VirtualBox users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Virtualization, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers highlight VirtualBox's configuration management for its wide range of customization options, allowing them to tailor virtual machines to specific needs. They appreciate the VirtualBox Manager for its ability to parameterize functionalities and resources easily. Users find it simplifies maintaining consistency and reproducibility across virtual machines, saving time and effort. They also value the flexibility in configuring specifications, such as RAM and disk partitions, although some mention occasional complexity in setup. Of the 27 VirtualBox users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Configuration Management, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“It has a VirtualBox Manager that allows you to parameterize existing functionalities, devices, ports, and resources to make changes while online or through a quick reboot.”

Marianela F.

Water Treatment and Environmental Management Consultant

“it is provides a wide range of configuration options, allowing users to customize virtual machines to meet specific requirements by a very easy way.”

RS

Rasheed S.

Network Administrative

Reviewers indicate that VirtualBox's VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) capabilities are beneficial for creating and managing virtual desktops. They appreciate the adaptability and efficiency of VDI, including capabilities like dynamically allocated disk space and snapshots. Users report that it enhances flexibility by allowing access to desktop environments from various devices and simplifies the process of importing and exporting virtual disk images. They find it useful for cost-saving and easy management of virtual machines. Of the 23 VirtualBox users who gave detailed accounts of their use of VDI, 87% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“VDI in VirtualBox is a technology that allows you to create and manage virtual desktops, providing a centralized solution for deploying and managing desktop environments for collaboration. ”

MF

Marc F.

Ph.D. Student

“Virtual box technology paves the way for VDI which tends to optimize the approach of VMs which we can have multiple VDI from a single virtual machine and save cost, easy to manage and deploy ”

kehinde B.

Enterprise Admin, Server and Storage, Cloud Admin Devops

Reviewers find VirtualBox's graphical user interface (GUI) well-designed and user-friendly, simplifying tasks like creating, configuring, and controlling virtual machines. They appreciate its accessibility for both beginners and experts, with functionalities such as networking and snapshot configuration. Users report that the GUI is intuitive, easy to navigate, and helps in managing virtual machines efficiently. However, some mention that certain menus could be better organized to reduce unnecessary clicks. Of the 29 VirtualBox users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Graphical User Interface, 86% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers value VirtualBox's remote access/control capabilities for allowing them to manage virtual machines from any location. They find it particularly useful for administrators handling VMs on remote servers, enhancing efficiency and flexibility. Users report that it works well with other software and enables secure remote management of virtual environments. They appreciate the ability to access and control virtual machines remotely, although some note occasional difficulties with port settings and crashes. Of the 26 VirtualBox users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Remote Access/Control, 81% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“VirtualBox's Remote Access/Control feature is a very nice feature as it allows me to access any virtual machine I want from anywhere I want.”

Emre K.

Security Software Engineer

“Remote Access and control is one of the best option to collaborate and control from anywhere.”

PV

Pankaj V.

IT Recruiter