Oracle VM VirtualBox

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Overview

About Oracle VM VirtualBox

Oracle VM VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature-rich, high-performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2.

At a glance

Software information

Industries served, licensing and the support Oracle VM VirtualBox provides.

Licensing

  • One-Time Payment
  • Free
  • Free version

Support

  • Online (Ticket)

Training

  • Help Guides
  • On-Site Training

Knowledge Base

  • Help Guides
  • On-Site Training

Review analytics

What customers report

4.2
Based on 7 verified reviews
Ease of use4.0
Features & functionality3.8
Customer support3.9
Value for money3.6
Integrations3.3

What users say

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4.27 Verified Reviews
Ease of use (6 reviews)4.0
Features & functionality3.7
Customer support3.8
Value for money3.6
Integrations3.2
Review Summary
Summarized from 7 verified reviews · Updated September 2026
VirtualBox is a free, open-source virtual machine platform that users consistently praise for its ease of use and cost-effectiveness. It supports a wide range of host and guest operating systems, offers extensive customization options, and integrates well between host and virtual machines without consuming excessive system resources. Reviewers highlight its accessibility for both technical and non-technical users across business and personal projects, though some note performance considerations in certain scenarios.
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Alex Haley, Co-founder at YardsNearMeVerified Review
Posted on Jun 28, 2022

“Oracle is effortless to use and does not require any understanding of coding language”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support5.0
Value for money5.0
Integrations5.0

In our organization YardsNearMe, we use Oracle's cloud computing services weekly. We are delighted to use the cloud computing services provided by Oracle, as it is effortless to use. Mainly, these cloud services don't require a deeper understanding of coding language, and thus we can use the platform without any experience in programming. Furthermore, our sales executives find the platform extremely helpful as they can work with this sophisticated cloud service platform without facing any difficulties.

Will Cannon, Founder at SignaturelyVerified Review
Posted on Jan 25, 2022

“Effortless and Intelligent Virtual machine software for your business.”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use4.0
Features & functionality3.0
Customer support3.0
Value for money3.5
Integrations3.0
The best virtual machine software makes running different operating systems on your desktop PC or laptop easy and simple.

Nowadays, virtual machines have become an essential part of computing, not least for business and especially cloud computing. Virtualization is available to home users as well.

Furthermore, virtualization has become an essential tool in computing and IT. So now I want to share the best virtual machine software.

VirtualBox is a better choice because it supports an extensive selection of client combinations and hosts.
Stephen Light, Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer at Nolah MattressVerified Review
Posted on Jan 21, 2022

“Oracle VM VirtualBox is rendering best results for our company.”

Overall rating4.5
Ease of use3.0
Features & functionality3.5
Customer support3.0
Value for money3.0
Integrations3.0
VirtualBox proves that not everything that’s truly excellent has to cost an arm and a leg. It’s absolutely free, and it still covers all of our needs as an SMB. The integration between the host machine and VM is super easy, and it supports the virtualization of many major operating systems. The customization is excellent, and storage can be changed dynamically. One of the best parts - it doesn’t eat up system resources and therefore doesn’t make your computer sluggish or slow.

In terms of disadvantages, VirtualBox can be affected by bugs, and sometimes you have to just work around them. The interface also feels a little dated, like you’ve shot back in time a bit, though it doesn’t perform that way. Also, add-on extensions aren’t really bundled with the main application, which means going through updates separately - a little clunky.
Cyber Security , Consultant at VPNBrains.comVerified Review
Posted on Jan 21, 2022

“Free to use, Open Source and offers a variety of options.”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use4.0
Features & functionality3.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money3.0
Integrations3.0
I have used VirtualBox for cybersecurity and digital forensics projects. VirtualBox can run on a variety of operating systems, including Windows and Linux. Using VirtualBox is a useful way to run a second operating system on your computer at the same time as the your computer's primary operating system. I took advantage of this feature during my projects to conduct tasks, such as memory analysis with Volatility, in the virtual machine, and recording results using my computer's primary operating system. You can also easily take unlimited snapshots, which is useful for analyzing compromised systems.

VirtualBox also has a few drawbacks, however. I found VirtualBox to be on the slow side when I ran it on a macOS system, and I often had to restart the VirtualBox application when it froze. While it offers useful features such as transferring files between the virtual machine and the primary operating system, it can be confusing to configure the settings that enable these features.
Andre Flynn, Founder at GadnetsVerified Review
Posted on Jan 21, 2022

“Highly recommend it!”

Overall rating3.0
Features & functionality3.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money4.0
Integrations3.0
This is Andre Flynn, the founder of gadnets.com. Through the years, our mission has always stayed about making buying easier and trustworthy with our reviews. With this, we continue to enlighten the customers with our knowledge of gadgets and various essentials.

After thorough experimentations to choose the best VM, I felt that VirtualBox might stay the best deal. And to be frank, my experience with VirtualBox stayed satisfactory and adequate.

To begin with, VirtualBox is compatible with OS like Windows, Solaris, Mac, and even Linux for testing various apps. And the best part is that it works for every clientele and host combination cum selection. Its host/guest CPUs are- x86, x86-64 with AMD-V, or Intel VT. Plus, the software has a general public license and is free. Finally, its support of high-performance virtualization has me giving it a solid five to stand out.
Caroline Pereira, Lead Editor at TechUnderWorld.ComVerified Review
Posted on Jan 21, 2022

“Simply in love with its extravagant features.”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use4.0
Features & functionality4.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money4.0
Integrations3.0
Virtualization has become a crucial part of today's era, not just for businesses but also for cloud computing. One of the best Virtual Machine Software that may benefit your business is VirtualBox. It is because it supports the wide selection of host and client combinations. You might consider this app as its configuration is easy. It is easy to learn and use.
Jeff Johnson , Acquisition Manager at Simple HomebuyersVerified Review
Posted on Jan 21, 2022

“Virtual box is the best VM software out in the town!”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use4.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money3.0
Integrations3.0
We use VirtualBox at our company, and we’re pretty satisfied with the results for its cost-effective and user friendliness.

The pros and cons of VirtualBox are as listed below:

Capabilities

Oracle VM VirtualBox features

The full feature set, grouped by module.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software

  • Backup Management
  • Centralized Management
  • Malware Protection
  • Memory Allocation
  • Network Monitoring
  • Remote Workspace
  • Virtualized Communication

Virtual Machine Software

  • Backup Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Integration Tools
  • Remote Control

Plans

Oracle VM VirtualBox pricing

Free Version
Yes
Payment Frequency
One-Time Payment, Free

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