GNOME Boxes alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave GNOME Boxes: few options for networking, storage or CPU tuning, and linux only. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GNOME Boxes, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. virt-manager currently ranks first.
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Best GNOME Boxes alternative for most people
virt-managerSame QEMU/KVM and libvirt stack with full control over networking, storage and hardware.
Best GNOME Boxes alternative for a free option
VirtualBoxCross-platform VM app with more settings and the same VMs usable on Windows and Mac hosts.
Best GNOME Boxes alternative for open source
UTMThe closest Mac equivalent: also a QEMU front-end that keeps VM setup simple.
Best GNOME Boxes alternative for Mac
VirtualBoxCross-platform VM app with more settings and the same VMs usable on Windows and Mac hosts.
Best GNOME Boxes alternative for Windows
VirtualBoxCross-platform VM app with more settings and the same VMs usable on Windows and Mac hosts.
Best GNOME Boxes alternative for Linux
virt-managerSame QEMU/KVM and libvirt stack with full control over networking, storage and hardware.
GNOME Boxes alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to GNOME Boxes?
virt-manager ranks first right now. Same QEMU/KVM and libvirt stack with full control over networking, storage and hardware. VirtualBox and UTM follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to GNOME Boxes?
Yes. virt-manager (open source), VirtualBox (open source) and UTM (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to GNOME Boxes?
Yes: virt-manager, VirtualBox and UTM.
Which GNOME Boxes alternatives work on Linux?
virt-manager and VirtualBox run on Linux.
Why do people switch from GNOME Boxes?
The complaints we hear most: few options for networking, storage or CPU tuning; linux only; original code base is in low-maintenance mode.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GNOME Boxes, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.