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VirtualBuddy vs Orka Desktop: catalog facts
VirtualBuddy	Orka Desktop
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free to use with no obligation, from MacStadium.
macOS	macOS
Guided macOS image selection and installation	Graphical management of local macOS VMs Uses OCI images for sharing VM images
Requires Apple Silicon and a supported macOS host.	Runs macOS guests on Mac hardware only Source code is not published
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: BSD-2-Clause	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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