macOS Virtualization Framework

Apple's native framework providing high-level APIs for creating and managing virtual machines on macOS, supporting both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs for macOS and Linux guest operating systems.

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macOS Virtualization Framework: Native VMs, Alternatives & Guide

Explore Apple's macOS Virtualization Framework for native VMs. Learn how it compares to Docker Desktop and VMware, offering efficient, code-configured virtual machines on macOS.

Related Technologies

Competition

virtualbox

Can replace or substitute

qemu

Can replace or substitute

hypervisor framework

Direct competitors

hyperkit

Superseded by this tool

Integration

Integrates With

docker

Official integration support

Integrates With

gitlab runner

Official integration support

Integrates With

kubernetes

Official integration support

Dependencies

utm

Provides core functionality

tart

Provides core functionality

docker desktop

Provides core functionality

parallels desktop

Provides core functionality

vmware fusion

Provides core functionality

lima

Provides core functionality

anka

Provides core functionality

virtualbuddy

Provides core functionality

cheetah

Provides core functionality

virtualprog

Provides core functionality

colima

Provides core functionality

Similar

microsoft hyper v

Similar functionality

linux kvm

Similar functionality