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SolusVM vs Windows Admin Center
Both stand on virtualization management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
SolusVM combines virtualization control, automation, billing connections and backup features for hosting operations. Its self-hosted requirements and supported operating-system list should be checked before deployment.
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Free plan WebWindows
Windows Admin Center combines free access with hybrid deployment and Windows-focused infrastructure functions. It is most relevant when Hyper-V administration, migration, availability, recovery, or API connectivity are required.
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| SolusVM | Windows Admin Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Management Node: $21.25 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | solusvm.com | microsoft.com |
| On virtualization management software | #21 of 34 | #25 of 34 |
SolusVM: what it does well
- Supports KVM, OpenVZ and listed Xen hypervisors
- API automation for provisioning and alerts
- WHMCS, HostBill and Blesta modules
- Scheduled, snapshot and incremental backups
- 30-day full-feature trial
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment required
- Hardware virtualization is required
- Management Node alone runs no virtual machines
- Pricing is per year
Windows Admin Center: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports web and Windows
- Hyper-V support
- Live migration and high availability
- Disaster recovery and API access
What to know first
- Limited to web and Windows platforms
- Listed hypervisor support is Hyper-V
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