Multipass
6.9#7 in virtual machine softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitMultipass vs QEMU
What both publish
| Fact | Multipass | QEMU |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Multipass launches and runs cloud-style virtual machines on a workstation. | QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer. |
Multipass plans
- MultipassFree
QEMU plans
- QEMUFree
Pick Multipass if…
It suits developers who want configurable Linux environments or a local way to prototype cloud deployment workflows. Windows users need a supported Windows version and Virtual Machine Platform enabled.
Pick QEMU if…
QEMU suits users who need whole-machine emulation, cross-architecture process execution, or disk-image utilities. It is available across several platforms, with specific Windows and macOS requirements.