Xen vs KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) : Which is Better?

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Xen

Xen Project is a hypervisor using a microkernel design, providing services that allow multiple computer operating systems to execute on the same computer hardware concurrently. Developed by Citrix

License: Open Source

Categories: Network & Admin

Apps available for Linux

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KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is a virtualization infrastructure for the Linux kernel that turns it into a hypervisor. It was merged into the Linux kernel mainline in kernel version 2.6.20.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Linux

Xen VS KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) Feature comparision

Feature Xen KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)
Hypervisor
Virtualization
Open VMDK files
Multiple languages
Zalando integration
Emulation
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Linux-based
Cloud IDE
Web Development
GNU/linux-libre
Portable
Live migration
Clustering
Compatible with xen
Disaster Recovery
Virtual Machines
Container virtualization
Sandbox
Operating system
Scriptable
Support for Android Things
Bundled with macOS
Lightweight
Combined Inbox
Unified inbox
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