

While VirtualBox supports both hardware and software virtualization technology. Microsoft Hyper-V supports only hardware virtualization where the connection is created between the physical hardware and the software of the particular system.

Whereas Microsoft Hyper-V provides more security because there is no need for third-party program usages.

While VirtualBox has comparatively less speed because of the extra overhead software.

Security Microsoft Hyper-V provides more security because there is no need for third-party program usages. VirtualBox is classified as Type-2 as it is hosted hypervisor and best for client use. Categorization Microsoft Hyper-V is categorized as Type-1 as it is more secure because it runs on its OS. VirtualBox supports a multiplatform environment that is it can be operated on any operating system smoothly. Comparison Table Between Microsoft Hyper-V and VirtualBox Parameters of Comparison Microsoft Hyper-V VirtualBox Multiplatform environment Microsoft Hyper-V does not encourage operations on systems other than Microsoft systems or windows operating systems. VirtualBox is mainly created for end-user systems and contains varieties of third-party applications. It is software that is first downloaded with the help of the internet then installed in the required system. VirtualBox is installed in the system and, it is categorized as a hypervisor of the type-2 category.
