Function and purpose: A virtual browser is a tool for simulating and testing web browsers, which allows developers to test the compatibility and functionality of web pages in different browser environments. Virtual browsers are often used to develop and test web applications.

 

A virtual machine is a software or hardware environment that simulates a complete computer system, including processors, memory, hard drives and other devices. A virtual machine can create multiple independent virtual operating systems on a physical computer and run different applications in each virtual machine. Virtual machines are often used to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single computer, to isolate applications, or to test software for compatibility.

 

Resource usage: A virtual browser is usually a lightweight tool that only simulates the functions of a browser and does not require a lot of system resources. Virtual browsers can run on existing operating systems without creating a full virtualized environment.

 

A virtual machine requires more system resources because it simulates a complete computer system. Virtual machines typically require running virtualization software, such as VMware or VirtualBox, on a host operating system to manage and allocate computer resources.

 

Isolation and independence: The virtual browser runs in the same operating system, which provides isolation of different browser environments and can test the compatibility of multiple browsers at the same time.

 

Virtual machines provide higher isolation and independence. Each virtual machine can have its own independent operating system and applications without interfering with each other. The operations of the virtual machines are isolated from each other, and the failure of one virtual machine will not affect other virtual machines or the host system.

 

Generally speaking, a virtual browser is a tool for simulating and testing a web browser, while a virtual machine is an environment for simulating a complete computer system. They differ in function, purpose, and resource requirements. For example, the use of bit virtual browser, when multiple accounts log in to the website or access the platform, the browser will need to have the function of preventing association, because some websites or platforms are aimed at multiple users from one device or one geographical location. When logging in with an account, there will be strict login requirements, because it prevents some accounts from being associated with each other. Multiple windows can be created with the bit virtual browser, and different proxy IPs can be used to generate different virtual fingerprint camouflages. When logging in to a specified website or platform, the windows between each other will be relatively independent, avoiding Association between accounts and identification between accounts.