G2

Collen H.

Network Technician

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/24/2026

"VirtualBox: Free, Open-Source, and Great for Cross-Platform Testing"

5/5

What do you like best about VirtualBox?

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.

What do you dislike about VirtualBox?

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.

What problems is VirtualBox solving and how is that benefiting you?

Hardware independence

VirtualBox solves the problem of needing multiple physical machines just to run different operating systems. It lets me test Windows, Linux, or even legacy systems on a single computer, which saves both money and space.

Safe experimentation

Snapshots and rollbacks reduce the risk of breaking anything while trying new software or changing configurations. I can experiment more freely, knowing I can revert quickly if something goes wrong. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.