multipass

The premium Open Source alternative to VMware Workstation

🎯 Best for:Developers needing quick, disposable Ubuntu environments

What is multipass?

A native alternative to VirtualBox and VMware for local Linux development. It uses platform-specific hypervisors to launch Ubuntu instances with cloud-init support in seconds.

Tech Stack
C++OS & Utilities

Why multipass?

  • Zero-config networking
  • Native performance
  • Official Canonical support

Limitations

  • Ubuntu-only guest OS
  • Limited GUI management
  • Basic snapshot features
3/5/2026
Last Update
772
Forks
410
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
Financial Leak Detected

Stop the "SaaS Tax"

Your team could be burning cash. Switching to multipass instantly boosts your runway.

Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on VMware Workstation)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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