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VirtualBoxWindows Sandbox
Free

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

 Free

Included with Windows at no extra cost.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux hosts with the same interface on each
  • Snapshots, shared folders and clipboard sharing between host and guest
  • Built into Windows with one-click setup
  • Fresh, clean instance on every launch
  • 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
  • Nothing persists after the sandbox is closed
  • Host-installed software is not available inside
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License: Proprietary
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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