GNOME Boxes

A simple app for running virtual machines.

Open Source

Official source: apps.gnome.orgLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: The GNOME Project

What is GNOME Boxes?

GNOME Boxes makes it easy to try other operating systems in virtual machines, with far fewer settings than virt-manager.

Supported platforms

Platform	How to get it
Linux	APT (verified) Flatpak (verified)

Pricing & licence

Open Source Open Source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check apps.gnome.org for current pricing.

Installation

Linux

Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)

$ sudo apt install gnome-boxes

Linux · Flatpak (any distribution)

$ flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Boxes

Install GNOME Boxes with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

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GNOME Boxes FAQ

Is GNOME Boxes free?

GNOME Boxes is open source.

Which platforms does GNOME Boxes support?

GNOME Boxes is available for Linux. It isn't available for Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone & iPad.

Where can I download GNOME Boxes safely?

From the official website, apps.gnome.org. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.