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XCP-ng Center

Free#29 of 33 in Virtualization Management SoftwareVirtual Machine SoftwareHypervisor Software

XCP-ng Center: A focused, open-source Windows console for managing XCP-ng and XenServer virtualization. Ranked #29 of 33 in Virtualization Management Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for windows management of XCP-ng pools.

6.2/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.2 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Windows management of XCP-ng pools
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Deployment model
    Self-hosted
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Manages XCP-ng and XenServer hosts and resource pools
    • Deploys, monitors, manages, and migrates virtual machines
    • Open-source, self-hosted, and distributed as a portable Windows application

  • Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform support
    • Focused on XCP-ng and XenServer environments
    • Deprecated and unsupported in current XCP-ng documentation

Our verdict on XCP-ng Center

XCP-ng Center is a Windows-based management console for XCP-ng and Citrix XenServer environments. It is designed for administrators who need a graphical way to manage hosts, resource pools, and virtual machines from Windows. The product is open-source, self-hosted, and distributed as a portable Windows application, making it a focused option for teams working within the XCP-ng or XenServer ecosystem.

Its feature set covers core virtualization administration: users can manage hosts and resource pools, deploy virtual machines, monitor virtual machines, manage their configurations, and migrate them. That focus gives XCP-ng Center a clear role as a Windows administration layer rather than a broad, multi-hypervisor management suite. Organizations already operating XCP-ng or Citrix XenServer may find the supported scope appropriate, while teams seeking wider platform coverage should consider a different tool.

The main concern is product status. XCP-ng Center is labeled deprecated and unsupported in current XCP-ng documentation, even though the community-maintained project repository continues to publish releases. That distinction matters for teams evaluating long-term operational reliance, support expectations, and maintenance responsibility. Choose XCP-ng Center when Windows-based administration of XCP-ng or XenServer is the priority and an open-source, self-hosted application fits the environment. It is a weaker choice for organizations that require a currently supported product, cross-platform administration, or a broader virtualization management scope.

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XCP-ng Center pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on xcp-ng.org

XCP-ng Center fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Deployment modelSelf-hosted
Supported hypervisorsXCP-ng; Citrix XenServer
Managed host limitNot verified
Live migrationNot verified
High availabilityNot verified
Disaster recoveryNot verified
API accessNot verified
DeploymentDesktop, Self-hosted
PlatformsWindows
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations2 integrations: XCP-ng, Citrix XenServer
PricingOpen source
Websitexcp-ng.org
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

XCP-ng Center integrations

XCP-ng Center lists 2 integrations on its own site.

  • XCP-ng
  • Citrix XenServer

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