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Rippling vs VirtualBuddy
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Rippling
5.0MDM for Rippling
VirtualBuddy
8.0Virtualization tool
| Metric | Rippling | VirtualBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 148 |
| 90-day Installs | 16 | 531 |
| 365-day Installs | 64 | 2.1K |
| Version | 3.6.51 | 2.1,325 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7 | 7.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 2 | 214 |
| Open Issues | - | 4 |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | Verilog | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 14y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 1, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Rippling
Rippling is an MDM solution integrated with Rippling's HCM platform, offering device management and security features. It benefits businesses needing unified HR and IT management.
Rippling manages mobile devices, enforcing policies and deploying software.
Pros
- + Integrated with Rippling's HCM for seamless HR-IT management
- + Offers essential MDM features
- + Appeals to sysadmins for IT management
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates poses maintenance risks
- - Low project activity raises sustainability concerns
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