VirtualBuddy vs UTM
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VirtualBuddy
8.0Virtualization tool
UTM
8.0Virtual machines UI using QEMU
| Metric | VirtualBuddy | UTM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | System Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 148 | 5.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 531 | 16.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.1K | 53.6K |
| Version | 2.1,325 | 4.7.5 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7.7K | 33.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 214 | 1.7K |
| Open Issues | 4 | 1.0K |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
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.