# Kasm Workspaces vs VMware Fusion Comparison

| | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 49 | 126 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | $79.99 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Kasm Workspaces

Pros:
- Affordable (4 reviews)
- Customer Support (4 reviews)

Cons:
- System Instability (2 reviews)
- Connection Issues (1 reviews)

### VMware Fusion

Pros:
- Deployment (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Navigation (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (30 reviews) | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (30 reviews) | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (27 reviews) | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (26 reviews) | 7.7 (113 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Kasm Workspaces

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Server - Community Edition

Price: Free

Description: Free for trials, personal and non-profit use. Limited to 5 concurrent sessions.

Key Features:
- All Features in Enterprise Edition
- *Trial, Non-Profit, Personal Use
- Excludes Custom Branding

[Learn more about Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### VMware Fusion

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Configure VMware Fusion 8

Price: $79.99

Key Features:
- Easily Switch from a PC to a Mac
- Designed for OS X El Capitan and ready for the latest releases of Windows 10
- Perfect complement to Boot Camp

[Learn more about VMware Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-fusion/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kasm Workspaces** | 9.1/10 | 10 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Image Management** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kasm Workspaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware Fusion** | 8.3/10 | 7 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Virtual IT Labs

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kasm Workspaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Understanding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Degree of Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Results of the Experiment** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Certification** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics Capabilities** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Accessibility

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile, Tablet compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interactive Content** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Video Content** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Enterprise Browser

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kasm Workspaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Advanced Security - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Isolation and Sandboxing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exploit Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Phishing Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Protection and Governance - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement and Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Redaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Controlled Access - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Zero Trust** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Enterprise Browser

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kasm Workspaces** | 8.8/10 | 6 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backend Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OS Compatibility** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kasm Workspaces** | 8.2/10 | 14 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Access** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Management** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Control** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Kasm Workspaces (6):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Virtual IT Labs Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-it-labs), [Browser Isolation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/browser-isolation), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi), [Secure Enterprise Browser Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-enterprise-browser)

**Unique to VMware Fusion (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Kasm Workspaces | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.5% | 27.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 14.3% | 24.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.2% | 47.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Kasm Workspaces

- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.2%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Internet:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.1%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 29.2%

#### VMware Fusion

- **Computer Networking:** 24.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.5%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.8%
- **Internet:** 5.0%
- **Higher Education:** 5.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.5%
- **Entertainment:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Human Resources:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 25.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Kasm Workspaces

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (439 reviews)
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### Alternatives to VMware Fusion

- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2394 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (976 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [SC// HyperCore Virtualization Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (287 reviews)
- [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (32 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Kasm Workspaces

- Title: [What is Kasm Workspaces used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kasm-workspaces-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Kasm Workspaces is a software platform designed to deliver containerized browser, desktop, and application environments for secure and efficient remote..."

### VMware Fusion

- Title: [What is VMware Fusion used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vmware-fusion-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "This tool will avoid physical windows system for MAC user. You can use MAC OS and Windows OS simultaneously."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kasm-workspaces-vs-vmware-fusion)