XenServer vs vSphere

vSphere is ranked 1st in Server Virtualization Software with 28 reviews vs XenServer which is ranked 6th in Server Virtualization Software with 1 review. The top reviewer of vSphere writes "Putting some VMware ESX storage tips together". The top reviewer of XenServer writes "Most people know VMWare and Hyper-V. XenServer fits right in the middle". vSphere is most compared with KVM, VMware Workstation and Proxmox VE. XenServer is most compared with Proxmox VE, vSphere and Hyper-V. See our XenServer vs vSphere report.

vSphere

XenServer

22823

vSphere

Based on 28 reviews.

19022

XenServer

Based on 1 review.

Most Helpful Review

Rana Hamza Liaqat

System Support Engineer at TMN

HA, FT and DRS features support large scale servers and VMs.

While using its HA feature, we don’t need to worry about usage of servers. Our VM automatically shifts to another server which has resources using... Read more »

Dan Withrow

Senior Manager of Engineering at a financial services firm

Most people know VMWare and Hyper-V. XenServer fits right in the middle.

Allowed us to maintain a desired level of high availability between our XenServer farms. Increased our response time to backend errors.

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Pricing and Cost Advice

VMware is costly versus other competitors but is still one of the market leaders and expanding now with partners like AWS.The product is worth what you pay for it. I definitely feel like I"m getting good value.Compared with other vendors’ products, the pricing of the license is slightly lower. The annual S&S price is very affordable.Start with the lowest and upgrade if, and only if, absolutely necessary.VMware is consistently expensive and their pricing arrogance is what will drive us and other customers away.Pricing needs to be competitive since Microsoft Hyper-V has come a long way; they are both around the same price range.Purchase only the cheaper solution with support. I don’t recommend high-end licenses.

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Ranking
RANKING	1st out of 14 In Server Virtualization Software Views 87,270 Comparisons 50,864 Reviews 29 Followers 2,147 Avg. Rating 8.6	6th out of 14 In Server Virtualization Software Views 30,932 Comparisons 25,719 Reviews 2 Followers 1,037 Avg. Rating 7.5
Top Comparisons
Top Comparisons	KVM vs. vSphere Compared 21% of the time. VMware Workstation vs. vSphere Compared 18% of the time. Proxmox VE vs. vSphere Compared 15% of the time. See more vSphere competitors »	Proxmox VE vs. XenServer Compared 33% of the time. vSphere vs. XenServer Compared 25% of the time. Hyper-V vs. XenServer Compared 15% of the time. See more XenServer competitors »

Also Known As
Also Known As	vSphere 6, vSOM, vCenter Server, VMware ESXi
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Overview
Overview	VMware vSphere is the leading server virtualization platform with consistent management for virtual data centers. Deliver business value from day one with powerful server virtualization, breakthrough availability, safe automated management and intelligent operational insight that adapts to your environment. Automate workload placement and resource optimization based on preset customizable templates.	Citrix XenServer is an open source virtualization platform that manages server, desktop and cloud virtual infrastructures. XenServer is straightforward and quick to install. Even the most demanding workloads and automated management processes can take just a couple of minutes to virtualize. XenServer lowers IT costs and increases IT agility and flexibility.
Sample Customers
Sample Customers	Abu Dhabi Ports Company, ACS, AIA New Zealand, Consona, Corporate Express, CS Energy, and Digiweb.	U.S. Army Shared Services Center, SoftLayer, Educational Services of America, Independent Bank, and SK Telecom.
Top Industries
Top Industries	REVIEWERS University 10% Financial Services Firm 9% Retailer 8% Manufacturing Company 8% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Comms Service Provider 10% Financial Services Firm 10% Government 7% University 6%	REVIEWERS Cloud Provider 10% Integrator 10% Insurance Company 10% Healthcare Company 10% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Comms Service Provider 16% Financial Services Firm 16% University 7% Transportation Company 7%
Company Size
Company Size	REVIEWERS Small Business 25% Midsize Enterprise 31% Large Enterprise 44% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Small Business 22% Midsize Enterprise 34% Large Enterprise 44%	REVIEWERS Small Business 50% Midsize Enterprise 33% Large Enterprise 17% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Small Business 28% Midsize Enterprise 33% Large Enterprise 39%

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