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VirtualBoxVMware Workstation Pro
Free

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

 Freemium

Free for personal use since 2024. Commercial use still requires a paid Broadcom licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux hosts with the same interface on each
  • Snapshots, shared folders and clipboard sharing between host and guest
  • Snapshots, cloning, nested virtualisation and virtual networking are mature and reliable, and Broadcom made it free for…
  • 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
  • It is closed-source commercial software, commercial use still needs a paid licence, and downloads now require a…
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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