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Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs Odin Virtuozzo Containers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Nutanix AHV Virtualization
Ranking in Server Virtualization Software
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
55
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
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Server Virtualization Software category, the mindshare of Nutanix AHV Virtualization is 8.2%, up from 6.2% 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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Featured Reviews

Mithun Nidiyenga - PeerSpot reviewer
Achieves seamless upgrades and cost efficiency while managing virtualization
One issue we encountered is with third-party vendors who provide customized images in OVF format, a VMware virtualization format. When we customize these images for Nutanix AHV, some vendors refuse to support them, stating they've been altered. Another area for improvement is in the patching process. Nutanix releases product patches every three months, while the underlying systems like the backend operating system receive weekly updates, causing a gap. This delay in patching creates risk, especially for government projects that require timely updates.
Ramon Ruiz - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the most valuable aspects is that it is open source."
"The most valuable feature of Nutanix AHV is the prism, it is a beneficial central management console."
"The solution's most valuable feature is Prism Central. It has a feature which allows you to upload the firmware software with just one click, requiring no downtime."
"Nutanix is good for new implementations on the VM side. It's very good for disaster recovery and final storage."
"The most valuable feature is manageability."
"Customer service is excellent, worthy of a nine or ten out of ten."
"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."
"The interface is very good, and quite user-friendly."
"When you run templates on the containers on Virtuozzo they have a lot of back-ups."
 

Cons

"The software based controller has high consumption. This could be improved."
"There is no web interface for AHV."
"The management console needs to improve to make it easier for administrators. For example, to be able to reorganize our VMs, folders, and subfolders, similarly as it is provided in VMware. We can sort, manage, and organize VMs, folders, or subfolders in VMware."
"The graphical user interface has too many menus that are not particularly useful."
"VMware does tend to have more features than AHV. It's more of the leader in this space."
"The price of Nutanix AHV Virtualization could improve."
"A lot of tasks cannot be performed using the GUI, the graphical interface."
"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see support for containerization."
"Odin Virtuozzo has poor support and needs to improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Nutanix AHV is reasonable."
"The pricing depends upon the licenses, considering the number of devices."
"AHV licensing is often included in the Nutanix HCI package."
"Nutanix AHV costs less than VMware vSphere."
"The licensing overall from Nutanix AHV is very good compared to other solutions."
"We have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"AHV is free, it's an open-source solution."
"I rate Nutanix AHV Virtualization's pricing a five out of ten."
"The license for Odin Virtuozzo is based on consumption on demand."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
28%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Questions from the Community

How does Nutanix AHV compare with VMware vSphere?
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What do you like most about Nutanix AHV Virtualization?
Integration is the most valuable feature of the product.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix AHV Virtualization?
Nutanix offers a lower price compared to other solutions. This has been advantageous as it does not require additional licensing costs for the hypervisor, contributing to overall cost savings.
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