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KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) vs VMware Fusion

A side-by-side look at KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and VMware Fusion. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

System & Hardware

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is an open-source virtualization technology that allows you to create and run virtual machines (VMs) on Linux. It makes use of hardware virtualization capabilities of modern CPUs for efficient virtualization.

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VMware Fusion

VMware Fusion

Virtualization

VMware Fusion is a hypervisor that allows users to run virtual machines on Mac hardware. It enables running Windows, Linux, and other operating systems virtually alongside macOS on Apple silicon or Intel-based Macs.

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