LXC vs KVM
YourTinyServer offers LXC only. Here's what that means, honestly.
| Feature | LXC (what we offer) | KVM |
|---|---|---|
| Custom kernel | No | Yes |
| Root access | Yes | Yes |
| Windows / non-Linux OS | No | Yes |
| Nested virtualization | No | Yes |
| Resource efficiency | Higher | Lower |
| Startup speed | Faster (seconds) | Slower |
| Memory overhead | Very low | Higher |
| Storage overhead | Very low | Higher |
| Price | Lower | Higher |
| Full hardware virtualization | No | Yes |
Choose LXC when…
- You're running standard Linux workloads
- You want low monthly cost
- You want fast provisioning and reboots
- You're happy with the host kernel
Choose KVM when…
- You need a custom or older Linux kernel
- You need Windows Server or *BSD
- You need nested virtualization
- You need hardware-level isolation