Oracle VirtualBox

Open source

A cross-host virtualization product for running guest operating systems on desktop computers.

Pricing: free, custom
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/DocumentationVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): virtualization, hypervisor, open-source, vmVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerified
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS (Intel hosts), macOS (Apple Silicon hosts), Linux distributions, SolarisVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, customVerification pending
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-3.0-onlyVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): general-purpose full virtualization software for x86_64 hardware, targeted at laptop, desktop, server and embedded use, cross-platform virtualization for Windows, macOS, Linux and Solaris hosts, Extension Pack with additional features for multiple guests on one hostVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Developers and IT teams running local multi-OS virtual machines on Windows, macOS, Linux and Solaris desktops.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Changelog-7.2Verified
Current version(1.12.3): 7.2.22Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1977Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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