VirtualBox Reviews & Product Details

Cross‑platform support

VirtualBox works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Solaris, which makes it straightforward to test or run different environments without needing separate hardware.

Free and open‑source

Compared with many other virtualization tools, VirtualBox is completely free. That makes it a solid option for students, professionals, and community projects, especially when there aren’t budget resources available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Performance limitations

In my experience, VirtualBox can run slower than alternatives like VMware or Hyper‑V, particularly when you’re running resource‑intensive guest operating systems.

Graphics & hardware support

Its 3D acceleration and GPU passthrough options are fairly limited, which makes it a less suitable choice for gaming or other graphics‑heavy workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VirtualBox is easy to set up and works well for running multiple operating systems on a single machine. I like that it is free, open-source, and supports a wide range of guest OS options. It is especially useful for learning, testing, and lab environments without needing additional hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Performance can sometimes feel slower compared to other virtualization tools, especially with graphics-intensive workloads. The user interface feels a bit outdated, and configuring advanced networking or USB passthrough can be confusing for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part is the versatility. VirtualBox handles a wide range of guest OSes, integrates well with snapshots and shared folders, and performs reliably for development and testing. The pricing is unbeatable, and while support is mostly community‑driven, it’s active enough to solve most issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI is functional but dated. It works, but it hasn’t really evolved, and some settings feel buried or unintuitive. A cleaner, more modern interface would make a big difference. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease of set up for any of my virtual machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It sometimes has issues with the copy and paste functions from host to guest and vice versa. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how VirtualBox is very easy to use, making the integration of various operating systems seamless and straightforward. Its user-friendliness allows me to install different operating systems efficiently. I particularly appreciate the virtualization and bridge system features, which facilitate easy internet connectivity without any problems. Additionally, setting up VirtualBox is incredibly simple; I just follow the installation wizard, which makes the process hassle-free and accessible even for those who may not be tech-savvy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I encounter frequent crashes with VirtualBox, which disrupts my work and can be quite frustrating. Additionally, there are times when VirtualBox does not support ISO files for certain operating systems, which limits my options when testing different environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My review is solely based on it's Linux integration. Oracle-Virtualbox is free, easy to find, download and install, has few requirements.

Once that is done : you simply need to locate and download the distro of your choice. With basic hardware and networking knowledge you can then set it up. Also the copy + paste between the VM and the host OS is a big plus. I do use other virtualization tools, but for home and training it's a must-have : I've been using it for several years now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The networking, depending on the versions can be a bit more complicated to setup - with the : NAT, bridged, internal-adaptor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Enjoy the ease of use and the fact that it is readily accessible for use immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing so far, it has been such a help! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What impressed me most is the end-to-end encryption. All my data—passwords, notes, API keys, and other confidential information—is encrypted locally on my device before it ever reaches their servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike is sometimes the ability for the receiving party to be able to pull up and receive my document properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've been using VirtualBox for a long time. It is a good product for using the Viratul Machine in the local environment. VMs for Linux/ Docker/ Windows will be available soon. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, VirtualBox lags a lot because it consumes more RAM from the Windows machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Virtual Box is the best because its free,

its open-source

and most important is supports different operating systems(OS). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Performance can be slower as compare to other hypervisor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.