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Oracle VirtualBox vs UTM
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Oracle VirtualBox
7.0Virtualiser for arm64 hardware
UTM
8.0Virtual machines UI using QEMU
| Metric | Oracle VirtualBox | UTM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.8K | 5.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 5.9K | 16.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 32.0K | 53.6K |
| Version | 7.2.8,173730 | 4.7.5 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 11 | 33.2K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 1.7K |
| Open Issues | - | 1.0K |
| License | — | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 2mo 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
UTM
UTM is a powerful virtual machine manager for macOS and iOS, leveraging QEMU for cross-platform compatibility. It offers unique features for Apple Silicon and is ideal for developers and those needing to run multiple operating systems.
Enables the creation and management of virtual machines on macOS and iOS using QEMU.
Pros
- + Supports both macOS and iOS, offering cross-platform functionality.
- + Open-source with a strong community and active development.
- + Compatible with Apple Silicon, enhancing performance on M1/M2 Macs.
Cons
- - Does not auto-update, requiring manual checks for new versions.
- - Past performance issues, though resolved in recent updates.