Multipass vs Vagrant
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Multipass
8.0Orchestrates virtual Ubuntu instances
Vagrant
7.0Development environment
| Metric | Multipass | Vagrant |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.9K | 1.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 5.9K | 4.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 26.6K | 20.8K |
| Version | 1.16.2 | 2.4.9 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.0K | 27.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 772 | 4.4K |
| Open Issues | 406 | 737 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C++ | Ruby |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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)
Vagrant
Vagrant is a tool for building and distributing development environments, making it easier to create consistent and reproducible setups across different machines. It supports provisioning and managing virtual machines, benefiting developers and teams who need reliable and portable development environments.
Vagrant allows users to create and manage portable development environments using virtualization.
Pros
- + Creates consistent development environments across different machines
- + Supports cross-platform development
- + Integrates with cloud platforms for scalable solutions
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Some bugs and compatibility issues have been reported in the past