VirtualBox vs DistroSea: catalog facts
VirtualBox | DistroSea |
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Free The base package is free and open source. The separate Extension Pack is free only for… |
Free Free to use in the browser. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Web |
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux hosts with the same interface on each
- Snapshots, shared folders and clipboard sharing between host and guest
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- No installation or live boot needed
- Large selection of Linux distributions
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- The Extension Pack is not open source and is free only for personal and educational use
- 3D acceleration is weak compared with a native machine or a paid hypervisor
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- Needs an internet connection
- Runs on shared hosted machines rather than your own hardware
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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 |
Needs internet |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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