Oracle VirtualBox

6.6easy start · #10 of 33
in Virtualization Management Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows.

Oracle VirtualBox is ranked #10 of 33 in virtualization management software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.

Oracle VirtualBox plans and pricing

All plans

Base Package Not published Runs virtual machines on supported desktop and server hosts · GPLv3-licensed base package · Includes core hypervisor features oracle.com · 20 Sept 2026

VirtualBox Enterprise Not published Commercial license and support · Includes the Extension Pack · 24x7 Oracle support for the base package and Extension Pack oracle.com · 20 Sept 2026

VirtualBox Enterprise Not published Commercial license and support; public price not shown Commercial license and support · Includes the Extension Pack · 24x7 Oracle support for the base package and Extension Pack oracle.com · 20 Sept 2026

Oracle VM VirtualBox Free oracle.com · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on virtualization management software

Free plan: Yes
Host platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Oracle Solaris
Management interface: desktop
Nested virtualization: Yes

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The record

Guest architecture: both
VM snapshots: Yes
GPU acceleration: Yes
Product Type: Cross-platform virtualization software for x86-based systems.
Open Source: VirtualBox is open source software.
Free Availability: Base packages are freely available under GPLv3.
Supported Hosts: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris x86 computers.
Virtual Machines: Users can run multiple virtual machines with different operating systems on one computer.
Developer Benefit: It enables developers to deliver code faster by running multiple operating systems on one device.
IT Team Benefit: IT teams use it to reduce operational costs and shorten secure application deployment time.
Deployment Targets: Applications can be deployed on-premises and to the cloud.
Platform Examples: Examples include Windows and Linux on Mac, Linux and Solaris on Windows, and Windows on Linux.
Latest Release: The latest release listed is version 7.2.20.
Download Integrity: SHA256 or MD5 checksums can be compared to verify downloaded package integrity.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Virtualization Management Software in 2026#10 of 33
Best Virtual Machine Software in 2026#5 of 26
Best Hypervisor Software in 2026#10 of 23

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Sources

oracle.com/virtualization/technologies/vm/virtualb· checked 20 Sept 2026
oracle.com/virtualization/technologies/vm/download· checked 27 Sept 2026
oracle.com/africa/a/ocom/docs/oraclevm-virtualbox-· checked 20 Sept 2026