VirtualBox vs Windows (dockur): catalog facts
VirtualBox | Windows (dockur) |
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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. |
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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
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- Automatic Windows download and hands-free installation
- Near-native speed with KVM acceleration
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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 a host with KVM support for good performance
- Windows license terms still apply to the guest
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Downloadable app |
Self-hosted |
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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 |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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