libguestfs
7.3#4 in virtual drive softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Virtual CloneDrive
5.9#15 in virtual drive softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | libguestfs | Virtual CloneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Integration | The FAQ says libvirt is not required and libguestfs works with disk images created by VMware, KVM, qemu, VirtualBox, Xen, and other hypervisors. | It integrates with Windows Explorer context menus. |
| Purpose | libguestfs is a library and set of tools for accessing and modifying virtual machine disk images. | Virtual CloneDrive creates virtual CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drives that behave like physical drives. |
libguestfs plans
- libguestfsFree
- libguestfs open-source softwareFree
Virtual CloneDrive plans
- Virtual CloneDriveFree
Pick libguestfs if…
It suits developers and administrators who need to inspect or change virtual machine disk images, automate VM edits or build image-management workflows. Users on non-Linux systems should account for the need to compile from source and port it.
Pick Virtual CloneDrive if…
Virtual CloneDrive suits Windows users who need to mount optical disc image files without physical media. It may also suit users who want several virtual drives available at once.