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This GitHub repository contains source code for Oracle VirtualBox and its virtual machine software.
About Virtualbox
This GitHub repository holds the source code for Oracle VirtualBox, a general-purpose full virtualization program for x86_64 hardware. VirtualBox is aimed at laptop, desktop, server and embedded use, and version 7.1 adds support for macOS/Arm. It lets a user run multiple operating systems at the same time on one machine, with a graphical user interface and configurable networking.
Key features
- Full virtualization software for x86_64 hardware; version 7.1 supports macOS/Arm
- Graphical user interface for working with virtual machines
- Host support for Linux, Windows, macOS and Solaris
- Flexible networking setup and interactive performance
- Source repository with build instructions and configure scripts for multiple platforms
- Licensed under GPL-3.0, with other licenses covering parts of the project
Best for: People with basic knowledge of PCs and operating system installation who need to run multiple operating systems simultaneously, for example for software testing, and developers who want to build the software from source.
Good for
- Free software released under the GNU General Public License v3.0
- Public repository with contribution, security policy and issue-reporting processes
- User guide and technical documentation linked from the project
Watch out for
- Building requires multiple dependencies, some specific to the host operating system
- Direct support is limited to Oracle customers with a support contract covering VirtualBox
- The repository contains source code rather than end-user downloads
Virtualbox at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Virtualization
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Virtualbox FAQ
What hardware does VirtualBox target?
It is general-purpose full virtualization software for x86_64 hardware, with version 7.1 additionally supporting macOS/Arm, and is aimed at laptop, desktop, server and embedded use.
Which host operating systems are available?
VirtualBox is available for Linux, Windows, macOS and Solaris.
Where can users get help or report problems?
Oracle customers with a support contract covering VirtualBox should contact Oracle Support. The VirtualBox forums are open to everyone, issues can be opened for bug reports or enhancement requests, and security vulnerabilities are reported through the project's vulnerability guide.
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