--- description: Review of VirtualBox Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: VirtualBox | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [VDI Software](/directory/4600/vdi/software) > [VirtualBox](/software/173620/virtualbox) # VirtualBox Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/173620/virtualbox Page: 1 / 37\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/173620/virtualbox?page=2) > VirtualBox is an on-premise desktop virtualization platform that helps businesses run and manage virtual machines across different operating systems (OS). Using the open virtualization format (OVF), professionals can import appliances and export virtual machines with additional product details such as vendor information or license text. VirtualBox allows enterprises to customize the user interface by adding the menu widget, mini toolbar or status bar as per individual requirements. Managers can enable Extensive Firmware Interface (EFI) for virtual machines and utilize the drag-and-drop interface to create ad hoc VM groups. Additionally, it lets users store and access the hard disk, CD/DVD or floppy images in Virtual Disk Image (VDI), ISO or RAW format. Key features of VirtualBox include remote machine display, branched snapshots, guest multiprocessing (SMP) and remote desktop (RDP) authentication. The product is available for free and support is extended via documentation, phone, email and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 887 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 887 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Oracle - **Location**: Chicago, US - **Founded**: 1977 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Oracle VM VirtualBox is available for free. It also offers Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack Enterprise commercial licenses. Pricing details are outlined below: Oracle VM VirtualBox Enterprise (Named User Plus; Perpetual): $6,100.00 for 100 units Oracle VM VirtualBox Enterprise (Socket; Perpetual): $1,220.00 for 1 unit - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Authentication - Configuration Management - DaaS - Data Synchronization - Desktop Virtualization - Desktop/Application Virtualization - Graphical User Interface - Multi-Device Support - Remote Access/Control - Remote Monitoring & Management - Remote Update/Installation - VDI - Virtual Server - Virtualization ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [VDI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4600/vdi/software) ## Related Categories - [VDI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4600/vdi/software) - [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4688/virtual-machine/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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VirtualBox does not share the almost absurd price of VMWare, yet possesses most, if not all, of the same features. > > **Cons**: It is slightly less intuitive than VM Workstation, leading to a steeper learning curve for those who are less familiar with virtual machine programs. It's not severe, but it is worth mentioning. > > I am somewhat experienced with VMWare Workstation, so I wasn't sure about switching to VirtualBox. Although it did require a little bit of getting used to, after learning the ropes I found that all of the features I knew and used were available to me, and for a significantly cheaper price. ----- ### "VirtualBox review" — 5.0/5 > **Benny** | *22 August 2023* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to deploy new machines in no mater what your original desktop system comes from; you can virtualize a bunch of Linux, MacOS, Windows machines and ChromeOS \& Android too\! > > **Cons**: In a Windows Server environment, the Virtual machines can't start when booting the main Server OS (only after you login with Administrator credentials) and you need the help of third party programs to do that. In Linux environment is easier to deploy thanks to Cron. > > Free Opensource \& Multi platform application for managing and deployment of Virtual machines. No matter if a new OS inside your main system or virtualize your own computer and use it as a Sandbox... ----- ### "Great Virtual environment" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *10 April 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is a great product for making a virtual backup of my physical machine. I can use my computer virtually if it crashes until the hardware is repaired. > > **Cons**: I had some trouble with the virtual machine format. ----- ### "Thinking Outside the Box: Virtualization with VirtualBox" — 4.0/5 > **Marc** | *7 April 2023* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've found VirtualBox to be a powerful and versatile tool for developing Android apps and creating custom operating systems. It's flexibility and free-access allowed me to test my applications on multiple environments without having to purchase additional hardware, and thus saved me a lot of time and especially money\! > > **Cons**: As someone who has used VirtualBox for various projects, I've come across a few cons worth noting. Firstly, the limited support for 2D/3D graphics can be a hindrance for developers working on graphics-intensive applications like mobile-games. Secondly, I've experienced occasional stability issues when running complex virtual environments or multiple virtual machines simultaneously. However, these kind of issues can be resolved by using VirtualBox Enterprise for little money. > > As someone who enjoys developing mobile games with Android but preferring Apple hardware, I've found VirtualBox to be an incredibly useful tool. It's saved me a lot of money by allowing me to test my games on multiple virtual environments without having to purchase additional hardware.Altogether, I would highly recommend VirtualBox to anyone looking to create and manage virtual environments, especially if you're interested in developing mobile games using different hardware, or if you are looking for a solid playground for your software projects. ----- ### "The most convenient and feature rich visualization software package" — 5.0/5 > **Gene** | *7 September 2023* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: A cost effective solution for running multiple virtual machines and OSes. Great for testing and using various operating OSes while using shared hardware. Easy to set up and maintain. Very useful for creating remotely accessible virtual environments for multiple users. Easy local and remote backups and rollback functions. Very convenient and customizable management interface. > > **Cons**: The only thing that I would like to be implemented in future versions would be integrated multiple cloud platform synchronization and management but there are plenty of 3rd party applications that accomplish the year so not really much of an issue but would be convenient to have everything in a single integrated package. > > Allows me to create separate secure virtual environments for various testing and user oriented applications without being tied to any specific hardware which makes migration and distribution very easy and convenient. I've been using the system for years and have been very satisfied with the performance, features and ease of use. ----- Page: 1 / 37\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/173620/virtualbox?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/173620/virtualbox) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data