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Windows SandboxVirtualBox
Free

Included with Windows at no extra cost.

 Free

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

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Built into Windows with one-click setup
  • Fresh, clean instance on every launch
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux hosts with the same interface on each
  • Snapshots, shared folders and clipboard sharing between host and guest
  • Nothing persists after the sandbox is closed
  • Host-installed software is not available inside
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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