Multipass vs Liviable
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Multipass
8.0Orchestrates virtual Ubuntu instances
Liviable
7.0Create and run Linux virtual machines on Apple silicon Macs
| Metric | Multipass | Liviable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.9K | 4 |
| 90-day Installs | 5.9K | 12 |
| 365-day Installs | 26.6K | 40 |
| Version | 1.16.2 | 1b5,2024.01 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.0K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 772 | — |
| Open Issues | 406 | — |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 19, 2025 |
Reviews
Multipass
Multipass is a powerful tool for developers, enabling the orchestration of virtual Ubuntu instances on macOS and other platforms. It simplifies the setup of development environments, offering a lightweight alternative to traditional virtualization solutions. Ideal for those working with Ubuntu-based workflows or cloud infrastructure.
Orchestrates virtual Ubuntu instances for development and testing.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient for Ubuntu VMs
- + Strong integration with tools like MAAS and LXD
- + Active community and regular updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Previous firewall connectivity issues (now resolved)
Liviable
Liviable enables developers to create and run Linux virtual machines on Apple silicon Macs, offering a seamless environment for cross-platform development. Its optimization for M-series chips makes it a valuable tool for those needing Linux on macOS.
Liviable allows users to create and run Linux virtual machines on Apple Silicon Macs.
Pros
- + Optimized for Apple Silicon Macs
- + Seamless Linux environment integration
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Still in beta with potential instability
- - Niche audience limits community support