# UTM

A free, open-source virtual machine app built specifically for Apple platforms — runs Windows, Linux, and even extra macOS guests, using Apple’s own virtualization framework or QEMU.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free (direct download); $9.99 one-time (Mac App Store — identical app, funds development + auto-updates)
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://mac.getutm.app/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct, Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS 11 or newer
- **Maker:** UTM (open-source project)

## Kitsmith's take

The free and open-source alternative to Parallels or VMware, built ground-up for macOS rather than ported from elsewhere. On Apple Silicon it uses Apple’s Hypervisor framework for near-native ARM64 guest performance; heavier emulation (x86/x64 on Apple Silicon, or older architectures like PowerPC) works too, just slower. The $9.99 Mac App Store version is the identical app — it just adds automatic updates and funds development.

## Features

- **Native Apple Silicon virtualization:** Uses Apple’s Hypervisor framework to run ARM64 guests at near-native speed on Apple Silicon.
- **macOS guests:** Can run additional instances of macOS itself on Apple Silicon Macs running Monterey or later — useful for testing across OS versions.
- **QEMU emulation:** Wraps QEMU for x86/x64 and other architectures (ARM32, MIPS, PowerPC, RISC-V) without QEMU’s usual command-line setup.

## FAQ

**Is UTM free?**

Yes — free and open source. An optional $9.99 Mac App Store version is the identical app; buying it just funds development and adds automatic updates.

**Can UTM run Windows on Apple Silicon?**

Yes, via virtualization (ARM64 Windows) or slower emulation (x86/x64 Windows) — the developer’s own site notes GPU-dependent games generally won’t run well under emulation.

**Who makes UTM?**

An open-source project (lead developer goes by "osy"); its Mac App Store listing is published by Turing Software, LLC.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/utm/