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virtualbox · v7.2.8,173730
3
7.0
Virtualiser for arm64 hardware
brew install --cask virtualbox Conflicts with: virtualbox@6, virtualbox@beta
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1
Version History
v7.2.8,1737309d ago7.2.6,172322→7.2.8,173730
Review
Mar 10, 2026Oracle VirtualBox is a powerful virtualization tool enabling users to run multiple operating systems on their Mac. It supports arm64 hardware, making it ideal for developers, testers, and educators who need to manage diverse environments efficiently.
Runs multiple operating systems as virtual machines.
Maturity: A mature project with a long history and active community support.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight security concerns, licensing issues, and compatibility problems with Windows 11. No mentions on Reddit.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
- + Native arm64 hardware support
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Known security vulnerabilities
Community Mentions
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