Multipass vs VirtualBuddy
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Multipass
8.0Orchestrates virtual Ubuntu instances
VirtualBuddy
8.0Virtualization tool
| Metric | Multipass | VirtualBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.9K | 148 |
| 90-day Installs | 5.9K | 531 |
| 365-day Installs | 26.6K | 2.1K |
| Version | 1.16.2 | 2.1,325 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.0K | 7.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 772 | 214 |
| Open Issues | 406 | 4 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | C++ | Swift |
| 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)
VirtualBuddy
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.
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