VirtualBox /
virtualbox
Powerful open source virtualization For personal and enterprise use
Overview
Oracle VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualization software for x86_64 hardware (with version 7.1 additionally for macOS/Arm), targeted at laptop, desktop, server and embedded use.
It features a very user friendly graphical user interface and is available for many popular operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS and Solaris). Flexible networking setup and interactive performance are the strong points.
Anyone with the need to run multiple operating systems simultaneously with some basic knowledge about PCs and operating system installation can use it to reduce effort with a large number of tasks including software testing.
Getting started
VirtualBox is a complex product with multiple dependencies, some of them specific to the operating system on which you want to run it.
The basics for building VirtualBox are described on the build instructions page.
Documentation
The VirtualBox User Guide contains all information relevant for users, including the product features and their configuration.
For developers it is recommended to start with the technical documentation which contains links to a broad collection of pages related to development, covering many aspects of the project and its features.
Examples
Tutorials on how to install and use Oracle VirtualBox are available at Learn to Install Oracle VirtualBox and Run Virtual Machines and Use Oracle VirtualBox on Oracle Linux.
Help
Oracle customers with a support contract covering Oracle VirtualBox should reach out to Oracle Support.
Everyone can use the VirtualBox Forums for questions about the product or discussing its functionality. Open an issue for bug reports or request for enhancements. Report a security vulnerability according to the Reporting Vulnerabilities Guide.
Contributing
This project welcomes contributions from the community. Before submitting a pull request, please review our contribution guide
Security
Please consult the security guide for our responsible security vulnerability disclosure process.
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualization software for x86_64 hardware (with version 7.1 additionally for macOS/Arm and with version 7.2 also for Windows/Arm), targeted at laptop, desktop, server and embedded use.
Key topics
- virtualization
- hypervisor
- virtualbox
- vm
- emulator
Getting started
Installation steps vary depending on how a project is packaged, so the most reliable source is always the official README. As a starting point:
How it compares
Here is how this project sits alongside a few other tools in the same category:
Questions about this project
- What is virtualbox?
- Oracle VirtualBox
- What license does virtualbox use?
- GPL-3.0
- How popular is virtualbox on GitHub?
- virtualbox has roughly 1.3k stars and 182 forks on GitHub as of the latest data.
- Is virtualbox actively maintained?
- This repository has been updated recently, which is generally a good sign of active maintenance.
- What language is virtualbox written in?
- virtualbox is written primarily in C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, Shell and other.
Repository info
| Owner | VirtualBox |
|---|---|
| Primary language | C, C++, Assembly, Python, Perl, Shell and other |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Created | July 16, 2026 |
| Last updated | July 16, 2026 |