Compare the Top Virtual Machine Software for Linux as of October 2026

What is Virtual Machine Software for Linux?

Virtual machine software allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical computer by creating isolated, virtualized environments. Each virtual machine (VM) operates as a fully functional computer with its own CPU, memory, storage, and network resources, independent of the host system. This technology is widely used for software testing, development, running legacy applications, and server consolidation. Many VM solutions support snapshots, cloning, and resource management to optimize performance and recovery. By enabling flexibility, scalability, and cost savings, virtual machine software is a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure and cloud computing. Compare and read user reviews of the best Virtual Machine software for Linux currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    Thinfinity Workspace

    Thinfinity Workspace

    Cybele Software, Inc.

    Thinfinity® Workspace 7 is a comprehensive, secure platform that offers a zero-trust approach, enabling secure and contextual access to corporate virtual desktops, virtual applications, internal web apps, SaaS, and files, whether they are on Windows, Linux, or mainframes. It supports various deployment models, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid settings, and can be deployed on any cloud provider of your choice. With its proprietary reverse gateway technology, Thinfinity® Remote Workspace 7 ensures secure reverse connections over SSL with TLS 1.3 encryption. This robust approach doesn't require client-side installations, firewall modifications, or the opening of inbound ports on your network, thereby enhancing the security infrastructure of your business. The platform ensures all browser-based connections are secured over HTTPS, offering a wide variety of authentication options, from straightforward User/Password to sophisticated Active Directory authentication.
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    V2 Cloud

    V2 Cloud

    V2 Cloud Solutions

    V2 Cloud is a virtual cloud computing platform that enables organizations to securely deliver workstations and all of the computing resources associated with them, such as files and databases, business applications of any kind, and servers of any kind including Linux, to users anywhere in the world. While V2 Cloud is often described as Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), it goes well beyond virtual desktops: it's a complete cloud computing environment that brings desktops, applications, data, and servers together in one managed platform. Unlike traditional VDI solutions that require significant IT resources and specialized infrastructure expertise, V2 Cloud provides an intuitive, managed platform that can be deployed in minutes. Organizations can centralize computing resources, improve security, simplify IT operations, and support remote, hybrid, branch, and distributed workforces without investing in on-premise infrastructure.
    Starting Price: $40 per VM per month
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    VirtualBox
    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. See "About VirtualBox" for an introduction. Presently, VirtualBox runs on Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Solaris hosts and supports a large number of guest operating systems including but not limited to Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux (2.4, 2.6, 3.x and 4.x), Solaris and OpenSolaris, OS/2, and OpenBSD. VirtualBox is being actively developed with frequent releases and has an ever growing list of features, supported guest operating systems and platforms it runs on. VirtualBox is a community effort backed by a dedicated company.
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    Akamai Cloud
    Akamai Cloud (formerly Linode) is the world’s most distributed cloud computing platform, designed to help businesses deploy low-latency, high-performance applications anywhere. It delivers GPU acceleration, managed Kubernetes, object storage, and compute instances optimized for AI, media, and SaaS workloads. With flat, predictable pricing and low egress fees, Akamai Cloud offers a transparent and cost-effective alternative to traditional hyperscalers. Its global infrastructure ensures faster response times, improved reliability, and data sovereignty across key regions. Developers can scale securely using Akamai’s firewall, database, and networking solutions, all managed through an intuitive interface or API. Backed by enterprise-grade support and compliance, Akamai Cloud empowers organizations to innovate confidently at the edge.
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    VMmanager

    VMmanager

    ISPsystem

    VMmanager automates virtual infrastructure leasing and high-availability virtual environments. Handles hardware and container virtualization, isolates virtual infrastructure from physical hardware. Key features: IaaS VPS and SaaS delivery. Built‑in library of 60+ OS images and app stacks for rapid VM deployment. Integrated IPAM simplifies networking. IP‑Fabric over BGP enables isolated private networks and saves public IPs. Extra services (IPs, VXLAN, data protection) provisioned via unified workflow. Self‑service portal: reboot machines, monitor performance, manage IPs, remote connections – no support needed. Scalability: 25,000+ VMs and 350+ physical nodes per installation. HA via clusters, live migration, DRS, built‑in backup. GPU passthrough and vGPU for graphics workloads. API‑first: integrates into existing toolchains and billing systems without vendor lock‑in. Scale virtual infrastructure on demand without switching platforms.
    Starting Price: €16/month
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    Delska

    Delska

    Delska

    Delska (former DEAC European Data Center & Data Logistics Center) is a carrier-neutral data center and network provider in Northern Europe with 25 years of experience delivering reliable, personalized IT and network solutions in cloud computing, colocation, data security, network, and more. We own five data centers (one under construction, launching in 2025) in Riga and Vilnius, along with points of presence in Frankfurt and Amsterdam. For quick IT infrastructure deployment in Riga, Vilnius and Frankfurt, we have created the self-service myDelska cloud platform. It offers fast, secure, and scalable solutions and, in the summer of 2025, along with the VM management, will also offer bare metal servers. Delska data centers stand out for their energy efficiency, operating at PUE under 1.3 and powered entirely by green energy. Our upcoming Tier III-certified, 10 MW data center in Riga will exemplify green construction.
    Starting Price: €10
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    CloudPe

    CloudPe

    Leapswitch Networks

    CloudPe is a global cloud solutions provider offering scalable and secure cloud technologies tailored for businesses of all sizes. As a collaborative venture between Leapswitch Networks and Strad Solutions, CloudPe combines extensive industry expertise to deliver innovative services. Key Offerings: Virtual Machines: High-performance VMs designed for various business needs, including hosting websites, building applications, and data processing. GPU Instances: NVIDIA-powered GPUs for AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing, available on-demand. Kubernetes-as-a-Service: Simplified container orchestration for deploying and managing containerized applications efficiently. S3-Compatible Storage: Highly scalable and cost-effective storage solutions. Load Balancers: Intelligent load balancing to distribute traffic evenly across resources, ensuring fast and reliable performance. Why Choose CloudPe? 1. Reliability 2. Cost Efficiency 3. Instant Deployment
    Starting Price: ₹931/month
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    Infscape UrBackup Appliance
    A backup solution combining image and file backups for data safety, fast recovery time and long-term archival. Clients for Windows, MacOS and Linux, including changed block tracking for Windows, making it a one-stop solution for both workstation and server backup. Backup storage to local disks, AWS S3 (deduplicated, compressed and encrypted) or compatible storage, making it a very cost-effective way to backup cloud instances or on-premise servers/workstations. Appliance to appliance backup replication for additional data-safety or off-site backups for on-premise appliances.
    Starting Price: $20 per month
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    EnduraData EDpCloud
    Cross-platform real-time file replication for Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris, AIX, OpenBSD, and more. EnduraData EDpCloud replicates and synchronizes data between different operating systems, geographic locations, cloud providers.
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    KeepItSafe

    KeepItSafe

    KeepItSafe

    KeepItSafe delivers comprehensive data availability and Data Protection-as-a-Service solutions for cloud backup, disaster recovery, mobile endpoint, and SaaS applications. With 20+ global data center locations, KeepItSafe is SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI compliant and offers custom managed and monitored services including 24/7 support. The industry’s most secure, scalable, and easy-to-manage cloud backup and on-demand data recovery service — offering Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) with fully managed and monitored 24/7 support. An all-in-one disaster recovery and online backup solution — offering fully managed and monitored DRaaS that replicates and protects data across multiple off-site secure servers, and provides failover in the event of any emergent event. Powerful endpoint backup, file sharing, collaboration, and data-loss prevention in one unified solution. KeepItSafe Mobile provides IT managers with the control they need to protect their enterprise against unforeseen data catastrophe.
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