IBM PowerVM vs Odin Virtuozzo Containers comparison

IBM and Odin are both solutions in the Server Virtualization Software category. IBM is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.5, while Odin is ranked #19. IBM holds a 1.3% mindshare in SVS, compared to Odin’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.

IBM PowerVM

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96% willing to recommend

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0% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

IBM PowerVM and Odin Virtuozzo Containers compete in the virtualization market. Odin Virtuozzo Containers appears to have the upper hand due to its flexibility and comprehensive feature set.

Features: IBM PowerVM offers robust scalability, advanced resource management, and high availability. Odin Virtuozzo Containers provides flexibility with both application containers and virtual machines, along with comprehensive resource management and automation capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM PowerVM provides a structured deployment model with strong enterprise-focused technical support. Odin Virtuozzo Containers offers straightforward deployment across various environments with efficient customer service, emphasizing its container-centric approach.

Pricing and ROI: IBM PowerVM has higher setup costs but offers value over time for large IT infrastructures. Odin Virtuozzo Containers usually requires a lower initial investment and offers quicker ROI, making it appealing for businesses seeking cost-effective flexibility.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM PowerVM

Ranking in Server Virtualization Software

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Odin Virtuozzo Containers

Ranking in Server Virtualization Software

19th

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Server Virtualization Software category, the mindshare of IBM PowerVM is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Odin Virtuozzo Containers is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

A stable system for high-end data processing with a great support structure

The only problem with the IBM system is improving its hardware licensing model. For example, when you procure a server with 40 physical codes, you must also procure licenses to activate the codes. In Dell or any system, you procure the hardware and have the full right to use the hardware. For IBM, it's different because when you procure a 40-code processor and have 40 physical codes, you only have a license to use 20. As a result, the 20 alert codes will always be in activated mode. Hence, the hardware licensing model could be improved because the licensing model is a bit different from the standard hardware procured.

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Ramon Ruiz

Director IT at Servnet

Significant backup for containers, but the customer service is terrible

Anyone considering this solution should not compare it to the old versions. They should be a partner with Virtuozzo and run all the certifications. Also, they need a good lab to understand the technology and how they can apply that technology conveniently. This is very commercial software. It does not have support, so you will need to be hands-on. I would rate Odin Virtuozzo a six out of 10 overall.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"PowerVM excels in efficiently managing all systems and environments, including development, UI, and production."

"The most valuable feature of PowerVM is the dynamic allocation of resources."

"I rate IBM PowerVM a ten out of ten for its capabilities in the cloud environment."

"IBM technical support is always good and quick."

"PowerVM stands out for me as a hardware-based hypervisor, which is optimized with less overhead."

"PowerVM excels in efficiently managing all systems and environments, including development, UI, and production."

"It is a complete solution."

"IBM PowerVM has the highest clock speed."

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"When you run templates on the containers on Virtuozzo they have a lot of back-ups."

Cons

"The product's pricing could be less expensive compared to other competitors."

"IBM PowerVM does not integrate with Microsoft."

"A GUI version of VIOS would be a great plus for people moving from Intel-based hypervisors."

"IBM PowerVM could improve the price because it is expensive."

"The performance should be improved."

"The solution should be advanced to fit with the container constantly."

"PowerVM should integrate some capabilities of VMware vCenter to improve its management features."

"Stability could always be better."

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"Odin Virtuozzo has poor support and needs to improve."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have to purchase the product's licenses."

"Even if the product is expensive, it works well in the long term. The tool is more or less expensive, and I would presently describe it as an optimally priced product."

"IBM PowerVM costs more than other products but the customer does not need to pay additional money for the licenses. In VMware, you need to license everything. With IBM PowerVM it is unlimited and all-inclusive in the price you pay."

"The solution is expensive."

"The price varies from case to case and you have to negotiate it for every project."

"IBM PowerVM's pricing is cheap."

"The cost is on the higher side. Typically, we invest in the machine and support for two, three, or five years."

"The license cost is bundled with IBM Power Systems as it is limited to RISC-based IBM systems only."

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"The license for Odin Virtuozzo is based on consumption on demand."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM PowerVM?

Managing other operating systems is also straightforward with IBM PowerVM.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM PowerVM?

PowerVM itself is free with the purchase of an IBM server. However, I find that the overall cost is higher, however, the total cost of ownership is cheaper for larger workloads.

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What needs improvement with IBM PowerVM?

PowerVM should integrate some capabilities of VMware vCenter to improve its management features. IBM should consider models that combine x86 and Power processors for versatility in running Windows ...

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Overview

Power is server virtualization without limits. Businesses are turning to PowerVM server virtualization to consolidate multiple workloads onto fewer systems, increasing server utilization and reducing cost. PowerVM provides a secure and scalable server virtualization environment for AIX, IBM i and Linux applications built upon the advanced RAS features and leading performance of the Power Systems platform.

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Parallels Virtuozzo Containers creates isolated containers on a single physical server and OS instance.

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