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GhostVM vs microsandbox: catalog facts
GhostVMmicrosandbox
Free

Download offered on the site; no pricing is listed.

Free

The local runtime is free and open source under Apache-2.0; managed cloud access is by…

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Native macOS guests on Apple Silicon with instant clones
  • Clipboard, files and ports bridged with explicit controls
  • Separate kernel per sandbox for stronger isolation than containers
  • No daemon, root or account needed locally
  • Apple Silicon Macs only
  • Runs macOS guests rather than other operating systems
  • Young project
  • Cloud offering is still in private beta
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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