SlicerVM

SlicerVM enables rapid deployment of full Linux microVMs, providing isolated compute environments that are ready to launch in milliseconds. It is designed for developers and teams who require real Linux environments with systemd, package managers, and cron, whether for development, testing, running Kubernetes clusters, or persistent workloads on bare-metal infrastructure. The platform emphasizes ease of use, allowing users to launch, automate, and dispose of VMs programmatically via a CLI, REST API, or Go and TypeScript SDKs, with no need for SSH or configuration management tools like Ansible.

SlicerVM supports both ephemeral sandboxes and long-lived servers, catering to a range of use cases from disposable test environments to persistent dev environments and homelabs. It offers compatibility with Ubuntu and Rocky Linux, enabling users to boot Debian- or RHEL-like operating systems that closely match production environments. The tool integrates with agent workflows and supports agent skills such as K3s, Docker, and ArgoCD. Developers can mount Mac directories into VMs using VirtioFS, ensuring seamless file access between host and VM. GPU attachment is available to accelerate AI workloads such as inference and fine-tuning, and egress filtering features allow every HTTP request leaving a microVM to be filtered by host, method, and path, with support for Bearer, Basic, or OAuth credential injection directly on the wire to prevent secret leakage.

SlicerVM is self-hosted, running on the user's own hardware, which ensures that data remains within the user's network and avoids per-second metering or cloud-related costs. ZFS snapshots enable instant VM launches, reducing wait times for provisioning. The platform is suitable for use on Mac, Linux, and bare-metal servers, and can replace or supplement traditional VM stacks and container-based workflows. Pricing is structured as a flat rate, with a 14-day free trial available, and published plans including $25 per month for Team and Platform tiers and $250 per month per server. , the team behind OpenFaaS, Inlets, and Actuated.