Vagrant VMware Utility vs Oracle VirtualBox
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Vagrant VMware Utility
6.0Gives Vagrant VMware plugin access to various VMware functionalities
Oracle VirtualBox
7.0Virtualiser for arm64 hardware
| Metric | Vagrant VMware Utility | Oracle VirtualBox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 205 | 1.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 673 | 5.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.4K | 32.0K |
| Version | 1.0.24 | 7.2.8,173730 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 11 |
| GitHub Forks | — | - |
| Open Issues | — | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 30, 2018 | Nov 12, 2012 |
Reviews
Vagrant VMware Utility
The Vagrant VMware Utility enhances Vagrant's integration with VMware, offering developers access to advanced virtualization features. It benefits those working with VMware in their development workflows, providing better control and functionality over virtual machines.
Enables Vagrant to utilize advanced VMware features for virtual machine management.
Pros
- + Enhances Vagrant's VMware integration for developers
- + Provides access to advanced VMware functionalities
- + Regular updates ensure continued support and improvements
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates
- - Limited to a niche user base, which may reduce community support
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