About

GetVM is a browser sidebar service that provides instant access to Linux VMs, IDEs, and apps for learning, coding, and testing. It runs from a Chrome extension and lets users launch container-based environments in seconds without local installation.

The free offering includes up to 5 VMs per day, a container VM with 1 core and 2GB RAM, and no internet access or persistence. It is aimed at developers and learners who want short-lived practice environments, while Pro adds internet connectivity, unlimited VMs per day, and 5GB of persistent storage.

  • Browser sidebar access
  • Up to 5 VMs per day
  • 1 core, 2GB RAM containers
  • No internet access on free plan
  • No persistence on free plan
  • 5GB persistent storage on Pro
  • Playgrounds for Linux and IDEs

Free Tier Value

45
FTV score
Est. value<$1 / month
Credit cardNot required
Feature parity55%

This free tier is a capped but usable starter offer: it gives a small daily VM allowance with the same basic 1-core/2GB container setup, but it cuts off internet access and persistence. The cheapest paid path is about $1.66/month equivalent on the early-bird Pro price, so the free tier is worth roughly half of that, or about $0.83/month, with no credit card required and no expiration.

What's included in the free tier

  • Up to 5 VMs per day.
  • Container VM with 1 core and 2GB RAM.
  • No internet access.
  • No persistence.

Paid plans

Pro

$1.6583333333333334 / mo
VMs per day
unlimited
vCPU
1
RAM
2GB
persistent storage
5GB
  • Access to all playgrounds
  • Internet connectivity enabled
  • Unlimited VMs per day
  • Container VM, 1 Core, 2GB RAM
  • 5GB persistent storage

One-time Payment for Pro

Custom
$20/yr (one-time payment shown on page; regular $40/yr)
VMs per day
unlimited
vCPU
1
RAM
2GB
persistent storage
5GB
  • Upgrade to Pro
  • Internet connectivity enabled
  • Unlimited VMs per day
  • Container VM, 1 Core, 2GB RAM
  • 5GB persistent storage

Pricing extracted from GetVM's pricing page. Always verify current pricing before committing.