anyvm boots a prebuilt BSD, Illumos, Linux, Hurd or Plan 9 guest under QEMU
with one command. It downloads the image, configures firmware, ssh, folder
sync and port forwarding for that guest on that architecture, then drops you
into a shell or runs your command and exits.
anyvm drives QEMU but does not bundle it, so QEMU is declared as a package
dependency and winget installs it first. Pass --skip-dependencies to install
anyvm on its own and supply QEMU yourself.
Publisher’s description
What is anyvm?
anyvm is an open-source virtualisation program for Windows from anyvm.org. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.5, released on October 21, 2026. 6 versions are listed since August 7, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (anyvm-org/anyvm) has 74 stars. Similar programs include Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox and Vagrant.
Project description on GitHub: “Run any VM anywhere: run FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, OmniOS and more on Windows, Linux and Macos”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: anyvm is an open-source virtualisation tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is anyvm safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
53352EE3A97F6F45A9FBC3A0AD6FE80139EDE93AD8A78A48BCBAA99E0615A56F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.5Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.7.4 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.7.3 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.7.2 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.7.1 | September 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.5.7 | August 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id anyvm-org.anyvm -eProgram files (.exe): anyvm.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- anyvm.org
- Category
- Virtualisation
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/anyvm-org/anyvm
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.7.5
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 19, 2026
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 74
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- anyvm-org.anyvm
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is anyvm free?
Yes. anyvm is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is anyvm safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install anyvm with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does anyvm run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of anyvm?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 7, 2026.
Can I use anyvm without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to anyvm?
Sandboxie, Oracle VirtualBox, Vagrant, QEMU and Multipass. The alternatives page compares them.
