VirtualHostX

VirtualHostX

VirtualHostX is an open-source app that allows you to run multiple virtual Linux and Windows hosts on your Mac. It provides an easy way to test websites, apps, and databases in different environments without dual booting or using VMs.
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VirtualHostX: Run Multiple Virtual Hosts on Mac

Discover the open-source solution for testing websites, apps, and databases in different Linux and Windows environments without dual booting or VMs, on your Mac with VirtualHostX.

What is VirtualHostX?

VirtualHostX is an open-source virtualization app designed specifically for Mac users. It allows you to run multiple virtual Linux and Windows hosts on your Mac, providing complete virtual machines that give you the functionality of a separate computer.

With VirtualHostX, web developers can conveniently test their websites and web apps across different environments like Windows and various Linux distributions without having to dual boot their Mac or deal with complex virtual machine software. The virtual hosts appear side-by-side with the native macOS desktop.

Some key features include:

  • Run multiple Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, etc.) and Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10) virtual machines simultaneously
  • Virtual machines run at near-native speeds with built-in optimization
  • Easily customize configurations for CPU, memory, storage as per your needs
  • Drag-and-drop files between macOS and your virtual OS
  • Test websites and databases locally across platforms and browsers
  • Isolate apps and processes for security
  • Portable and self-contained - your VMs can be moved between Macs

With its simplicity and focus on development workflows, VirtualHostX can be a versatile tool for web devs looking to optimize their app testing across multiple environments.

VirtualHostX Features

Features

  1. Run multiple virtual Linux and Windows hosts on Mac
  2. Provides easy way to test websites, apps and databases in different environments
  3. No need for dual booting or using VMs
  4. Open source and free

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Saves time compared to dual booting or spinning up VMs

Allows testing in different environments easily

Free and open source

Cons

Requires decent hardware resources to run multiple VMs smoothly

Limited compared to full VM software like VirtualBox

Less seamless than native dual booting


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