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Windows (dockur) vs GNOME Boxes: catalog facts
Windows (dockur)	GNOME Boxes
Free The container is free; Windows licensing is the user's responsibility.	Free Free and open source, part of the GNOME project.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux
Automatic Windows download and hands-free installation Near-native speed with KVM acceleration	Downloads and installs common operating systems automatically Snapshots, shared folders and a shared clipboard
Needs a host with KVM support for good performance Windows license terms still apply to the guest	Linux only Fewer advanced settings than dedicated VM managers
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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