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microsandbox vs GhostVM: catalog facts
microsandbox	GhostVM
Free The local runtime is free and open source under Apache-2.0; managed cloud access is by…	Free Download offered on the site; no pricing is listed.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS
Separate kernel per sandbox for stronger isolation than containers No daemon, root or account needed locally	Native macOS guests on Apple Silicon with instant clones Clipboard, files and ports bridged with explicit controls
Young project Cloud offering is still in private beta	Apple Silicon Macs only Runs macOS guests rather than other operating systems
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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