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VirtualBuddy for Mac

Virtualize macOS 12 and later on Apple Silicon.

Free
In English
Version 1.7
5.0
Based on 6 user rates

VirtualBuddy overview

VirtualBuddy can virtualize macOS 12 and later on Apple Silicon, with the goal of offering features that are useful to developers who need to test their apps on multiple versions of macOS, especially betas.

What’s new in version 1.7

  • Improvements for macOS Sequoia
  • Attempting to close a virtual machine window with the VM in the paused state will now ask for confirmation before closing
  • Addresses an issue that could cause some Linux virtual machines to fail to boot after installation

VirtualBuddy for Mac

Free
In English
Version 1.7
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5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Features
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
5.0

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5.0

(2 Reviews of VirtualBuddy)

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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jul 31 2024
1.6
0.0
Jul 31 2024
0.0
Version: 1.6
Adding to Mcr's helpful comment below: MU isn't up on ALL the wonderful things at The Eclectic Light Company. And Howard Oakley, it's master, isn't any kind of organized business person. As such, it's a bit challenging for anyone to keep up with him. AS SUCH, the Viable app isn't listed here at MU. But you can get it AT: https://eclecticlight.co/2022/07/14/introducing-viable-to-virtualise-macos-on-apple-silicon-macs/
Mcr
Mcr
Jun 28 2024
1.5
5.0
Jun 28 2024
5.0
Version: 1.5
I have had very good results with this product. The key is you should use Sonoma or later, even though product supports Monterey and Ventura. Apple has improved the hypervisor framework from macos 12 on, you will get best performance and functionality with Sonoma. execution speed of the guest is almost native. Use standard file sharing, rather than drag / drop, not huge deal. I've also had very good results with Viable. Both products are ONLY for virtualizing macOS guests, ARM only. No Windows.
kopperka
kopperka
Aug 22 2024
1.6.1
5.0
Aug 22 2024
5.0
Version: 1.6.1
joy_node
joy_node
Jul 31 2024
1.6
5.0
Jul 31 2024
5.0
Version: 1.6
Mcr
Mcr
Jun 28 2024
1.5
5.0
Jun 28 2024
5.0
Version: 1.5
nzrz
nzrz
Jun 6 2024
1.5
5.0
Jun 6 2024
5.0
Version: 1.5
makareim
makareim
Oct 1 2023
1.3.1
5.0
Oct 1 2023
5.0
Version: 1.3.1
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Aug 4 2022
1.2.1
5.0
Aug 4 2022
5.0
Version: 1.2.1