VirtualBox AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Compatibility Layer Tools

The best Compatibility Layer alternative to VirtualBox is WinBoat, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to VirtualBox and three of them are Compatibility Layer Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Compatibility Layer Tool alternatives to VirtualBox are Parallels Desktop and Karton.

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  1. WinBoat icon

    WinBoat

     64 likes

    Runs Windows applications, individual apps, or full desktops inside Linux with native OS-level integration, sleek interface, advanced filesystem sharing, smartcard passthrough, and resource monitoring while supporting simple installation and ongoing feature updates.

    52 WinBoat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
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  2. Parallels Desktop icon

    Parallels Desktop

     145 likes

    Virtualization software for running Windows, Linux, and other OSes on Mac. Supports Windows 11 on Apple Silicon, resource adjustments, and seamless app access and file sharing between OS environments.

    58 Parallels Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Parallels Desktop as an Alternative to VirtualBox
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    Pricey, but the best there is.

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    • Most users think Parallels Desktop is a great VirtualBox alternative.

    • Parallels Desktop is the most popular commercial alternative to VirtualBox.

    • Parallels Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryVirtualBox is Free and Open Source
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    Karton

     4 likes

    Run Linux programs on macOS, a different Linux distro, or a different architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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