Viable vs Liviable
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Viable
6.0Create and run macOS virtual machines on Apple silicon Macs
Liviable
7.0Create and run Linux virtual machines on Apple silicon Macs
| Metric | Viable | Liviable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 4 |
| 90-day Installs | 36 | 12 |
| 365-day Installs | 121 | 40 |
| Version | 1b12,2023.11 | 1b5,2024.01 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | — |
| GitHub Forks | — | — |
| Open Issues | — | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | — |
| First Seen | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 19, 2025 |
Reviews
Viable
Viable is a macOS application enabling the creation and operation of virtual machines tailored for Apple silicon Macs. It caters to developers and testers needing a controlled environment for macOS development and testing.
Viable allows users to create and run macOS virtual machines on Apple silicon Macs.
Pros
- + Specifically designed for Apple silicon, offering native support.
- + Ideal for testing and development in controlled macOS environments.
- + Addresses a niche but critical need for developers.
Cons
- - Beta software, potentially with bugs and instability.
- - Manual updates required, no auto-update feature.
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