Multipass vs WebVM: catalog facts
 Multipass |  WebVM |
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Free Free and open source under the GPL, published by Canonical. |
Free Free to use at webvm.io. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Web |
- One command for a fresh Ubuntu VM, with images fetched and kept updated for you
- Uses the native hypervisor on each platform for minimal overhead
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- Runs Linux in a browser tab with nothing to install
- Supports networking and graphics
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- Ubuntu-focused; other distributions are not the use case
- The Homebrew cask is community-maintained and not officially supported
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- Performance is limited by in-browser emulation
- Not a substitute for a full local virtual machine for heavy work
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Downloadable app |
Web application |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
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