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Tart vs GhostVM: catalog facts
Tart	GhostVM
Free Downloadable from GitHub; Cirrus Runners is a separate paid CI service, and license terms…	Free Download offered on the site; no pricing is listed.
macOS, Command line	macOS
Uses Apple's native Virtualization.Framework Stores VM images in OCI container registries	Native macOS guests on Apple Silicon with instant clones Clipboard, files and ports bridged with explicit controls
Apple Silicon Macs only Built for CI and automation more than desktop use	Apple Silicon Macs only Runs macOS guests rather than other operating systems
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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