vSide vs ActiveWorlds

Struggling to choose between vSide and ActiveWorlds? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

vSide is a System & Hardware solution with tags like virtualization, operating-systems, virtual-machines.

It boasts features such as Allows running multiple operating systems on one physical machine, Isolates virtual machines from each other and the host OS, Supports Windows, Linux, BSD and other guest OSes, Allows configuring virtual hardware like CPU, memory, storage, networking, Snapshots to save and restore VM state, VM cloning and templating, Drag and drop between host and VMs, Remote access via RDP, VNC, SSH, Resource allocation controls, VM encryption and access controls and pros including Runs multiple OSes without dual-booting, Isolates VMs for security and stability, Easy to create, manage and clone VMs, Good performance with resource optimization, Broad platform and OS support, Powerful snapshotting capabilities, Centralized management features, Allows testing environments easily.

On the other hand, ActiveWorlds is a Games product tagged with 3d, virtual-world, avatars, chat, user-generated-content.

Its standout features include 3D virtual world platform, Customizable avatars, Built-in chat, Virtual property ownership, Ability to create new worlds and 3D content, and it shines with pros like Immersive 3D environments, Real-time interaction, Engaging way to socialize online, Creative tools for building own worlds.

Feature	vSide	ActiveWorlds
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	System & Hardware	Games

Product Overview

vSide

Description: vSide is a virtual environment software that allows users to run multiple operating systems on the same physical hardware. It creates isolated virtual machines that share hardware resources from the host computer.

ActiveWorlds

Description: ActiveWorlds is a 3D virtual world platform that allows users to explore and interact in real-time 3D environments. It features customizable avatars, built-in chat, virtual property ownership, and the ability to create new worlds and 3D content.

Key Features Comparison

vSide Features

• Allows running multiple operating systems on one physical machine
• Isolates virtual machines from each other and the host OS
• Supports Windows, Linux, BSD and other guest OSes
• Allows configuring virtual hardware like CPU, memory, storage, networking
• Snapshots to save and restore VM state
• VM cloning and templating
• Drag and drop between host and VMs
• Remote access via RDP, VNC, SSH
• Resource allocation controls
• VM encryption and access controls

ActiveWorlds Features

• 3D virtual world platform
• Customizable avatars
• Built-in chat
• Virtual property ownership
• Ability to create new worlds and 3D content

Pros & Cons Analysis

vSide

Pros

• Runs multiple OSes without dual-booting
• Isolates VMs for security and stability
• Easy to create, manage and clone VMs
• Good performance with resource optimization
• Broad platform and OS support
• Powerful snapshotting capabilities
• Centralized management features
• Allows testing environments easily

Cons

• Can have high hardware requirements
• Complex setup and management
• GUI has a learning curve
• Advanced features require technical skills
• Does not work well with some hardware/drivers
• Graphics performance lower than native OS
• Licensing can get expensive for large deployments

ActiveWorlds

Pros

• Immersive 3D environments
• Real-time interaction
• Engaging way to socialize online
• Creative tools for building own worlds

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Outdated graphics
• Small user base
• Limited customization options

Pricing Comparison

vSide

• Free
• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

ActiveWorlds

• Free
• Subscription-Based