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VirtualBox vs Windows (dockur): catalog facts
VirtualBoxWindows (dockur)
Free

The base package is free and open source. The separate Extension Pack is free only for…

Free

The container is free; Windows licensing is the user's responsibility.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux, Self-hosted
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux hosts with the same interface on each
  • Snapshots, shared folders and clipboard sharing between host and guest
  • Automatic Windows download and hands-free installation
  • Near-native speed with KVM acceleration
  • 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
  • Needs a host with KVM support for good performance
  • Windows license terms still apply to the guest
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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