v86 AlternativesVirtualization Tools and other similar apps like v86

v86 is described as 'Emulates an x86-compatible CPU and hardware' and is a Virtualization tool in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to v86, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac and BSD apps. The best v86 alternative is VirtualBox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to v86 are QEMU, VMware Workstation Pro, KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and Parallels Desktop.

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v86 alternatives page was last updated Feb 29, 2024
  1. VirtualBox icon
     2879 likes

    VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as...

    63 VirtualBox alternatives
    VirtualBox Manager

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Multiple languages
    3. Zalando icon  Zalando integration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Container Virtualization
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Portable
    8.  Hypervisor
    VirtualBox iconv86 Icon

    VirtualBox VS v86

    Is VirtualBox a good alternative to v86?
     
    • VirtualBox is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to v86.

    • VirtualBox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to v86.

    • VirtualBox is Free and Open Sourcev86 is also Free and Open Source
    • VirtualBox is Lightweight and Privacy focusedv86 is not according to our users
  2. QEMU icon
     280 likes

    QEMU (short for "Quick EMUlator") is a free and open-source hosted hypervisor that performs hardware virtualization.

    49 QEMU alternatives
    QEMU  with the free OS ReactOS

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  GPU Acceleration
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Emulation
    7.  Container Virtualization
    8.  User mode emulation
    QEMU iconv86 Icon

    QEMU VS v86

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  3. VMware Workstation Pro icon
     381 likes

    VMware Workstation Pro Lets You Run Multiple Operating Systems as Virtual Machines (including Windows VMs) on a Single Windows or Linux PC. VMware Workstation Pro is the industry standard for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines (VMs) on a single Linux or...

    40 VMware Workstation Pro alternatives
    VMware Workstation Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    VMware Workstation Pro Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Support for Android Things
    5.  Bundled with macOS
    VMware Workstation Pro iconv86 Icon

    VMware Workstation Pro VS v86

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  4. KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) icon
     114 likes

    KVM (for Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a full virtualization solution for Linux on x86 hardware containing virtualization extensions (Intel VT or AMD-V). It consists of a loadable kernel module, kvm.

    48 KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) alternatives
    KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Nt kernel
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Portable
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Container Virtualization
    8.  Emulation
    KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) iconv86 Icon

    KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) VS v86

    Is this a good alternative to v86?
     
    • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is the most popular Android alternative to v86.

    • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is Free and Open Sourcev86 is also Free and Open Source
    • KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is Lightweight and Privacy focusedv86 is not according to our users
  5. Parallels Desktop icon
     140 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
    Parallels Desktop screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Chrome OS

    Parallels Desktop Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Run Windows software
    5.  Support for Apple M1
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    Parallels Desktop iconv86 Icon

    Parallels Desktop VS v86

    Is Parallels Desktop a good alternative to v86?
     
    • Parallels Desktop is the most popular commercial alternative to v86.

    • Parallels Desktop is Paid and Proprietaryv86 is Free and Open Source
  6. VMware Fusion icon
     115 likes

    Seamlessly run your favorite Windows applications and devices, on any Intel-based Mac. Built from the ground up for the Mac, VMware Fusion is the easiest way to switch to Mac—letting you bring all of your Windows applications with you, making the most of your Windows software...

    44 VMware Fusion alternatives
    VMware Fusion screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    VMware Fusion iconv86 Icon

    VMware Fusion VS v86

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  7. UTM icon
     19 likes

    UTM is a full featured system emulator and virtual machine host for iOS and macOS. It is based off of QEMU. In short, it allows you to run Windows, Linux, and more on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

    55 UTM alternatives
    UTM screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS

    UTM Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Multi System Emulator
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Container Virtualization
    UTM iconv86 Icon

    UTM VS v86

    Is UTM a good alternative to v86?
     
    • UTM is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to v86.

    • UTM is Free and Open Sourcev86 is also Free and Open Source
  8. Windows Sandbox icon
     18 likes

    a new lightweight desktop environment tailored for safely running applications in isolation.

    54 Windows Sandbox alternatives
    Windows Sandbox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Sandbox
    2.  Container Virtualization
    Windows Sandbox iconv86 Icon

    Windows Sandbox VS v86

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  9. Boxes icon
     26 likes

    A simple GNOME application to access virtual systems. It is based on a design from Jon McCann and Jakub Steiner.

    25 Boxes alternatives
    Boxes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Container Virtualization
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  VNC Viewer
    Boxes iconv86 Icon

    Boxes VS v86

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  10. Portable Virtualbox icon
     44 likes

    Portable-VirtualBox is a free and open source software tool that lets you run any operating system from a usb stick without separate installation. It unpacks and adjusts the paths and configuration of VirtualBox so it will run portably.

    39 Portable Virtualbox alternatives
    Portable Virtualbox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Container Virtualization
    3.  Portable
    4.  GNU/linux-libre
    Discontinued

    Discontinued.

    Portable Virtualbox iconv86 Icon

    Portable Virtualbox VS v86

    Is Portable Virtualbox a good alternative to v86?
     
  11. Lima icon
     3 likes

    Lima launches Linux virtual machines on macOS, with automatic file sharing, port forwarding, and containerd.

    56 Lima alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lima iconv86 Icon

    Lima VS v86

    Is Lima a good alternative to v86?
     
  12. Microsoft Hyper-V Server icon
     39 likes

    Microsoft Hyper-V Server is a free product that delivers enterprise-class virtualization for your datacenter and hybrid cloud.

    51 Microsoft Hyper-V Server alternatives
    sconfig

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft Hyper-V Server Features

    1.  Hypervisor
    2.  VPS
    Microsoft Hyper-V Server iconv86 Icon

    Microsoft Hyper-V Server VS v86

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