Runhyve

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Runhyve is an open-source control panel for managing virtual machines and virtual networks on FreeBSD with bhyve. It pairs a hypervisor stack built from FreeBSD, ZFS, and vm-bhyve with an Elixir and Phoenix web panel that calls wrapper scripts over HTTP to create and operate VMs and networks.

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Free access: The FAQ states Runhyve is free and released under the BSD 2-clause license.
API access: The panel manages the hypervisor by calling HTTP endpoints exposed from vm-bhyve wrapper scripts.

Is Runhyve right for you?

A good fit for

FreeBSD operators who want a web UI to manage bhyve VMs and networks instead of only shell tooling.

Before you choose

The homepage notes the project is still in early development with basic VM and network management only.

bhyve VM manager panel

Runhyve markets itself as the virtual machines manager for bhyve, combining a FreeBSD hypervisor with a Phoenix web panel for resource control.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Stack	Hypervisor uses FreeBSD, ZFS, vm-bhyve, and nginx; the panel uses Elixir and Phoenix.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
License	FAQ lists all code under the BSD 2-clause simplified license with sources on GitLab.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Scope	Supports basic virtual machine and virtual network management today.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Runhyve pricing & plans

Free

The FAQ states Runhyve is free and released under the BSD 2-clause license.

Access: The FAQ states Runhyve is free and released under the BSD 2-clause license.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Runhyve?

Runhyve is a virtual machines and virtual networks manager for FreeBSD with bhyve, consisting of a hypervisor and a web panel.

How much does it cost?

The FAQ states Runhyve is free and the code is released under the BSD 2-clause simplified license.

What is Runhyve used for?

Does Runhyve have a free plan?

The FAQ states Runhyve is free and released under the BSD 2-clause license.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Runhyve cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Runhyve through an API?

The panel manages the hypervisor by calling HTTP endpoints exposed from vm-bhyve wrapper scripts.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

The homepage notes the project is still in early development with basic VM and network management only.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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