VirtualProg is a fast, native virtual machine manager for Apple Silicon Macs. Run Linux and macOS VMs with ease, without complex setup or subscriptions. Built on Apple’s virtualization framework, it delivers high performance and efficiency. Features include onet stop control center, snapshots, cloning, templates, CLI automation, headless mode, and seamless folder sharing. Designed for developers and power users who want a lightweight yet powerful alternative to traditional VM tools.
I built this because I was frustrated with existing VM tools on macOS—most felt either too heavy, too complex, or locked behind subscriptions. I wanted something fast, simple, and truly native for Apple Silicon.
So VirtualProg is built on Apple’s virtualization framework, focusing on performance and a clean developer experience. Over the past year, I’ve added features like Rosetta support for Linux, snapshots, templates, CLI automation, headless VMs, and more.
It’s been a quiet journey so far (indie dev reality 😅), but I’ve kept improving it consistently—and I’m excited to finally share it here.
If you run Linux or macOS VMs on your Mac, I’d really love your feedback. What’s missing? What would make this your daily tool?
A note on Windows support: Currently, VirtualProg focuses on Linux and macOS guests. Because we prioritize the native Apple Virtualization framework for maximum performance and stability, Windows is not supported at this time. While I know this is a limitation for some, it allows the app to stay incredibly lightweight and optimized for the OS environments developers use most.
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About VirtualProg on Product Hunt
“A faster, simpler alternative to bulky VM managers.”
VirtualProg launched on Product Hunt on April 7th, 2026 and earned 76 upvotes and 4 comments, placing #32 on the daily leaderboard. VirtualProg is a fast, native virtual machine manager for Apple Silicon Macs. Run Linux and macOS VMs with ease, without complex setup or subscriptions. Built on Apple’s virtualization framework, it delivers high performance and efficiency. Features include onet stop control center, snapshots, cloning, templates, CLI automation, headless mode, and seamless folder sharing. Designed for developers and power users who want a lightweight yet powerful alternative to traditional VM tools.
VirtualProg was featured in Apple (15.4k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 5.3k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted VirtualProg?
VirtualProg was hunted by Balasubramanian Ramanathan. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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Balasubramanian Ramanathan
Hey Product Hunt 👋
I’m the solo developer behind VirtualProg.
I built this because I was frustrated with existing VM tools on macOS—most felt either too heavy, too complex, or locked behind subscriptions. I wanted something fast, simple, and truly native for Apple Silicon.
So VirtualProg is built on Apple’s virtualization framework, focusing on performance and a clean developer experience. Over the past year, I’ve added features like Rosetta support for Linux, snapshots, templates, CLI automation, headless VMs, and more.
It’s been a quiet journey so far (indie dev reality 😅), but I’ve kept improving it consistently—and I’m excited to finally share it here.
If you run Linux or macOS VMs on your Mac, I’d really love your feedback. What’s missing? What would make this your daily tool?
A note on Windows support: Currently, VirtualProg focuses on Linux and macOS guests. Because we prioritize the native Apple Virtualization framework for maximum performance and stability, Windows is not supported at this time. While I know this is a limitation for some, it allows the app to stay incredibly lightweight and optimized for the OS environments developers use most.
Thanks for checking it out 🙏