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Compare VMware Cloud Director and VMware Workstation Pro 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
VMware Cloud Director
Star Rating
(17)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware Cloud DirectorVMware Workstation Pro
Star Rating
(135)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware Workstation ProVMware Cloud Director vs VMware Workstation Pro
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found VMware Workstation Pro easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with VMware Workstation Pro overall.
- Reviewers felt that VMware Workstation Pro meets the needs of their business better than VMware Cloud Director.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that VMware Workstation Pro is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of VMware Workstation Pro over VMware Cloud Director.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Cloud Director
No pricing availableVMware Workstation Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
VMware Cloud Director
No trial information availableVMware Workstation Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
13
9.4
125
Ease of Use
7.6
13
8.9
125
Ease of Setup
7.1
8
8.6
44
Ease of Admin
8.1
8
9.0
42
Quality of Support
8.1
13
8.7
100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.3
8
8.8
37
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
12
8.6
120
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Federation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transformation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.0
27
Functionality
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VMware Cloud Director and VMware Workstation Pro are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
VMware Cloud Director is categorized as Data Virtualization and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
VMware Workstation Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Cloud Director
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware Workstation Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
31.3%
Computer & Network Security
18.8%
Computer Software
12.5%
Real Estate
6.3%
Internet
6.3%
Other
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Computer Software
22.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Higher Education
5.3%
Internet
3.8%
Other
36.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
VMware Cloud Director has no discussions with answers
Is Workstation Pro free?
2 Comments
HS
Yes there is free plan for personal useRead more
Is VMware a workstation pro?
1 Comment
KB
Yes, VMware Workstation Pro is a powerful virtualization tool that serves as a workstation platform for professionals working with multiple operating...Read more
VMware Workstation Pro has no more discussions with answers
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