KVM vs Xen Project Hypervisor
| KVM | Xen Project Hypervisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Host platforms | Linux | Linux, NetBSD, FreeBSD |
| Nested virtualization | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Hypervisor Software, Best Virtual Machine Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, KVM scores higher on our published basis.