SoftVM delivers ultra-lightweight virtualization built for Apple Silicon Macs. Uses 70% fewer resources than traditional VMs while supporting macOS and Linux. Free tier with no limits. Perfect for developers, students learning systems, and power users.

Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I'm excited to share SoftVM - a virtual machine solution I built specifically for Apple Silicon Macs that uses 70% fewer resources than traditional VM software. Why I built this: After switching to an M1 Mac, I was frustrated with how resource-heavy existing VM solutions were. They'd slow down my machine and drain battery life. I wanted something lightweight that could run multiple operating systems without compromising performance. What makes SoftVM different: ✅ Native Apple Silicon optimization (ARM64) ✅ 70% fewer resources than competitors ✅ Free tier with no time limits or trials ✅ Support for macOS 12+ and Linux distros ✅ Beta OS testing capabilities ✅ Zero data collection - privacy first Perfect for: - Developers testing cross-platform apps - Students learning different operating systems - Security researchers needing isolated environments - Anyone who wants efficient virtualization The free tier gives you full VM management capabilities - no catches, no time limits. I believe powerful tools should be accessible to everyone. Would love to hear your thoughts and answer any questions! What's your biggest pain point with current VM solutions? #virtualization #applesiliicon #developers #macos

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SoftVM

Ultra-light VM for Apple Silicon with 70% fewer resources

Ultra-light VM for Apple Silicon with 70% fewer resources