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GNOME Boxes vs DistroSea: catalog facts
GNOME Boxes	DistroSea
Free Free and open source, part of the GNOME project.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Linux	Web
Downloads and installs common operating systems automatically Snapshots, shared folders and a shared clipboard	No installation or live boot needed Large selection of Linux distributions
Linux only Fewer advanced settings than dedicated VM managers	Needs an internet connection Runs on shared hosted machines rather than your own hardware
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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