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86Box vs Oracle VirtualBox
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
86Box
8.0Emulator of x86-based machines based on PCem
Oracle VirtualBox
7.0Virtualiser for arm64 hardware
| Metric | 86Box | Oracle VirtualBox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 48 | 1.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 151 | 5.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 706 | 32.0K |
| Version | 5.3,8200 | 7.2.8,173730 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 4.1K | 11 |
| GitHub Forks | 484 | - |
| Open Issues | 22 | - |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 26, 2022 | Nov 12, 2012 |
Reviews
86Box
86Box is an x86 emulator that allows users to run older operating systems and software. It supports various hardware configurations and is ideal for retrocomputing enthusiasts and developers needing legacy system testing.
Emulates x86-based machines to run older operating systems and software.
Pros
- + Open-source and free under GPL-2.0
- + Supports a wide range of hardware configurations
- + Active development with frequent updates
- + Niche appeal for retrocomputing
- + Free to use
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs, particularly with OpenGL rendering and Voodoo
Oracle VirtualBox
Oracle 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.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
- + Native arm64 hardware support
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Known security vulnerabilities