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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
54
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 January 2025, in the Server Virtualization Software category, the mindshare of Nutanix AHV Virtualization is 8.9%, up from 4.8% 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

"The most valuable feature is the integration between storage and compute services."
"Nutanix AHV is very scalable. It can go to unlimited nodes."
"Simplicity is the most valuable feature."
"It is the simple non-consideration we get with this product that's great. It just works."
"The product has helped consolidate a lot of my workload."
"I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that you don't need to pay for it, it's free, as opposed to paying for a VMware license."
"The most valuable feature of Nutanix AHV is that it can be managed through Hyper-V, which is Microsoft's hypervisor, VMware, and Citrix XenServer."
"When you run templates on the containers on Virtuozzo they have a lot of back-ups."
 

Cons

"The product must provide geo clusters."
"The initial installation is complex. It took approximately four days."
"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see support for containerization."
"The solution is very expensive."
"I haven't come across any limitations. Nutanix doesn't support externally attached storage through Fibre Channel. However, Nutanix doesn't support Fibre Channel connectivity. This, in my opinion, is a weakness of Nutanix. For instance, it does not support Cyber Talent. To clarify, you cannot connect external Fibre Channel storage or NAS storage resources with Nutanix. However, VMware vSAN supports such solutions."
"VMware does tend to have more features than AHV. It's more of the leader in this space."
"Some companies do not support AHV."
"For the moment, the graphic user interface is not good, and it needs to be improved."
"Odin Virtuozzo has poor support and needs to improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that there is no licensing fee."
"The licenses are perpetual, which means they don't expire. Even if we don't have support or don't renew the support service after three years, we will still be able to use the solution."
"The price of the solution is fair and if you want support there are additional fees."
"AHV licensing is often included in the Nutanix HCI package."
"AHV is free, it's an open-source solution."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the price as two out of ten. There are no additional costs attached to the tool."
"Nutanix AHV costs less than VMware vSphere."
"They should make the product more competitive by working on their licensing model. Lowering the price would help make it more affordable."
"The license for Odin Virtuozzo is based on consumption on demand."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
30%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
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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Sample Customers

JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
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