MacVM · Office #42,328

What it is

Calls itself “virtual machines”.

• Calls itself: virtual machines

“Run macOS, Linux, and Windows 11 ARM virtual machines for free on Apple silicon.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “Snapshots”.

• Says it will not: Snapshots

“Snapshots, host-to-guest drag-and-drop, port forwarding, Parallels import, and CLI/MCP automation are not included.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“MacVM is completely free to download and use, with no subscription, trial period, or paid feature unlocks.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“A native Mac app for work, projects, and experiments.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: no

“A native Mac app for work, projects, and experiments.”

“Requires macOS 26 or later · Apple silicon”

What it works with

Runs inside Ubuntu. Names Git, Linux and 3 more on its pages.

• Runs inside: Ubuntu
• Names: Git · Linux · Python · +2

“Add Git, build tools, Python, Node.js, and Docker / Compose during Ubuntu setup.”

“Run macOS, Linux, and Windows 11 ARM on your Apple silicon Mac.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download MacVM”

“MacVM is completely free to download and use, with no subscription, trial period, or paid feature unlocks.”