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VirtualBuddy

virtualbuddy · v2.1,325 • auto-updates

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Virtualization tool

brew install --cask virtualbuddy
Conflicts with: virtualbuddy@beta
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Trust Score 9/10
Open source (BSD-2-Clause) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

VirtualBuddy simplifies macOS virtualization on Apple Silicon, offering a user-friendly GUI for developers and IT professionals to test and run multiple macOS environments. It supports macOS 12 and later, making it ideal for those needing to virtualize macOS on M1, M2, M3, or M4 devices.

VirtualBuddy provides a graphical interface for virtualizing macOS 12 and later on Apple Silicon devices.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development, evidenced by frequent commits and a large GitHub following.

Community: VirtualBuddy received positive attention on Hacker News, with a notable mention generating significant interest. No discussion on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Simplifies macOS virtualization on Apple Silicon
  • + Active development with frequent updates
  • + BSD-2-Clause license allows for free use and modification

Cons

  • - Niche use case limits its appeal
  • - Some open issues may indicate areas for improvement
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