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vfkit vs Macpine: catalog facts
vfkit	Macpine
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
macOS, Command line	macOS, Command line
Uses Apple's native Virtualization framework Scriptable from the command line	Creates lightweight Alpine Linux VMs Provides port forwarding and automatic file sharing
macOS only No graphical interface	Requires macOS and QEMU.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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