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Apache CloudStack vs Xen Orchestra
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| Fact | Apache CloudStack | Xen Orchestra |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 3.1k | 992 |
| Latest | 4.23.0.0 | xo-lite-v0.26.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | about 31 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 50 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 34 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace VMware vSphere. Alternatives to VMware vSphere →
PartialApache CloudStackRuns KVM, VMware and XenServer hosts as a multi-tenant IaaS cloud with networking and self-service, not a vCenter replacement.
PartialXen OrchestraWeb management and backups for XCP-ng and XenServer pools, which provide the hypervisor.
Apache CloudStack
- 4.23.0.02026-09-02Apache CloudStack 4.23.0.0 (Regular)
- 4.22.1.12026-08-21Apache CloudStack 4.22.1.1 (LTS Security Release)
- 4.20.3.12026-08-21Apache CloudStack 4.20.3.1 (LTS Security Release)
- 4.22.1.02026-05-26Apache CloudStack 4.22.1.0 (LTS)
- 4.22.0.12026-05-08Apache CloudStack 4.22.0.1 (LTS Security Release)
Xen Orchestra
- xo-lite-v0.26.02026-10-01[Host] Add possibility to reboot a host (PR #10250)
- xo-lite-v0.25.02026-09-01[Treeview] Add VM tree actions (PR #10304)
- xo-lite-v0.24.02026-07-30[Host/dashboard] Switch CPU and RAM panels order to match Pool dashboard layout (PR #10059)
- xo-lite-v0.23.02026-06-30Update the UiTitle component to use the one from web-core (PR #9869)
- xo-lite-v0.21.02026-04-29
Apache CloudStack
✓ signed The latest release, 4.23.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Xen Orchestra
✓ signed The latest release, xo-lite-v0.26.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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