# KVM Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 KVM Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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[Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews)

KVM

## What is KVM?

Virtualization solution for Linux that supports qemu monitor protocol, migrating virtual machines, kernel same page merging, nested guests and more.

## What is KVM used for?

[Virtualization](https://www.capterra.com/virtualization-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 2 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### KVM

4.0 (2)

VS.

[### Hyper Converged Infrastructure](https://www.capterra.com/p/209933/Hyper-Converged-Infrastructure/)

[4.3 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209933/Hyper-Converged-Infrastructure/#reviews)

Starting Price

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Starting Price

Contact vendor

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

3.5 (2)

Ease Of Use

3.8 (6)

Value For Money

3.5 (2)

Value For Money

4.2 (6)

Customer Service

3.5 (2)

Customer Service

4.0 (6)

## KVM alternatives

[OfficeSuite PrivateCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/155446/OfficeSuite-PrivateCloud/)

[4.2 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155446/OfficeSuite-PrivateCloud/#reviews)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

83%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/155446/OfficeSuite-PrivateCloud/)

Highest Rated

[Amazon AppStream](https://www.capterra.com/p/234681/Amazon-AppStream/)

[5.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234681/Amazon-AppStream/#reviews)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

100%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/234681/Amazon-AppStream/)

[Styldod](https://www.capterra.com/p/214528/Styldod/)

[4.9 (12)](https://www.capterra.com/p/214528/Styldod/reviews/)

Starting price

$19.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

100%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/214528/Styldod/)

[Engine Yard](https://www.capterra.com/p/113648/Engine-Yard/)

[5.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/113648/Engine-Yard/#reviews)

Starting price

$25.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

100%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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## Pricing

Value for money

3.5 (2)

### Starting price

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Free trial  
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Value for money

3.5 (2)

3.5

Based on 2 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

3.5 (2)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

3.5 (2)

3.5

Based on 2 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.0

Based on 2 reviews

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5(0)

4(2)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

SA

Samuel A.

Software

Telecommunications

### "Efficient Open-Source Virtualization"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 31, 2023

Despite some hurdles, using KVM has proven to be a cost-effective and flexible solution for server virtualization

Pros

KVM offers rapid system imaging, seamless integration with various hardware, and a robust graphical user interface for easy management.

Cons

While powerful, KVM's user interface and documentation need improvements, and it requires good Linux knowledge for effective management.

Switched from

[vSphere](https://www.capterra.com/p/93512/VMware-Horizon/)

KVM, being open-source, presents a more cost-effective solution.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Senior Ssyadmin

Information Technology and Services

### "Good open source virtualization software"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

August 6, 2021

Pros

Have a good performance when is ready to use. It's a mature hypervisor. No vendor Lock!

Cons

the learning curve is high and require best effort to get it working.

Switched from

[VirtualBox](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/)

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