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utm · v4.7.5

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8.0

Virtual machines UI using QEMU

System Tools macOS 11+ Homepage →
brew install --cask utm
Compare with: vs. VirtualBuddy vs. Multipass vs. Viable vs. Orka Desktop
Conflicts with: utm@beta
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Review

Mar 10, 2026

UTM is a powerful virtual machine manager for macOS and iOS, leveraging QEMU for cross-platform compatibility. It offers unique features for Apple Silicon and is ideal for developers and those needing to run multiple operating systems.

Enables the creation and management of virtual machines on macOS and iOS using QEMU.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a large, engaged community.

Community: UTM has garnered significant positive attention on Hacker News, with discussions highlighting its versatility and compatibility with Apple Silicon. No mentions found on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Supports both macOS and iOS, offering cross-platform functionality.
  • + Open-source with a strong community and active development.
  • + Compatible with Apple Silicon, enhancing performance on M1/M2 Macs.

Cons

  • - Does not auto-update, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Past performance issues, though resolved in recent updates.

GitHub

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SwiftLast commit: Feb 27, 2026

Community Mentions

hackernews
Sep 2025 Tips for installing Windows 98 in QEMU/UTM
hackernews
Apr 2025 Development on Apple Silicon with UTM
hackernews
Sep 2023 UTM: An Apple hypervisor with some unique extra abilities
hackernews
Aug 2023 UTM – Virtual Machines for iOS and macOS
hackernews
Feb 2020 Neat URL cleans URLs, removing parameters such as 'fbclid' and 'utm'
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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