Oracle VirtualBox vs Multipass
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Oracle VirtualBox
7.0Virtualiser for arm64 hardware
Multipass
8.0Orchestrates virtual Ubuntu instances
| Metric | Oracle VirtualBox | Multipass |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.8K | 1.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 5.9K | 5.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 32.0K | 26.6K |
| Version | 7.2.8,173730 | 1.16.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 11 | 9.0K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 772 |
| Open Issues | - | 406 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 12, 2012 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
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)