# VMTek

A native-feeling Mac virtualization app from a small indie developer, using Apple’s own Virtualization framework for VM performance rather than emulation.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** 7-day free trial; one-time in-app purchase to unlock the full version (price not listed in static page content — check the App Store listing)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://www.getvmtek.com/
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Maker:** Cyaneous Inc.

## Kitsmith's take

A newer, smaller alternative to UTM aimed squarely at Mac UI conventions — a graphical snapshot manager, APFS-aware disk cloning, and Retina-aware guest resizing that read as native rather than ported. No subscription, ever, per the developer: a free 7-day trial, then a one-time in-app purchase for the full version — the exact price isn’t listed in static page content, so check the App Store listing before buying.

## Features

- **Native Virtualization framework:** Uses Apple’s processor-native virtualization rather than emulation, for guest performance closer to running the OS directly.
- **Graphical snapshot manager:** Fast, space-efficient snapshots using APFS features, managed through a visual interface rather than the command line.
- **Retina and trackpad support:** Native Retina-display resizing and Mac trackpad gestures inside macOS guests — built to avoid the black-border, mouse-only feel of older VM apps.

## FAQ

**Is VMTek a subscription?**

No — the developer states there are no subscriptions at all. It’s a free 7-day trial, then a one-time in-app purchase to unlock the full version.

**What guest operating systems does VMTek support?**

The developer’s site documents both macOS and Linux guests (with setup steps for each) using Apple’s Virtualization framework — check the developer’s site for the current full list.

**Who makes VMTek?**

Cyaneous Inc., per its Mac App Store listing and support contact.


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