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Compare VMware Fusion and VirtualBox 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99
No pricing available
VMware Fusion
Star Rating
(123)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99
Learn more about VMware FusionVirtualBox
Star Rating
(286)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VirtualBoxVMware Fusion vs VirtualBox
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found VirtualBox easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with VMware Fusion overall.
- Reviewers felt that VMware Fusion meets the needs of their business better than VirtualBox.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that VMware Fusion is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of VirtualBox over VMware Fusion.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Fusion
Configure VMware Fusion 8
$79.99
- 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
VirtualBox
No pricing availableFree Trial
VMware Fusion
No trial information availableVirtualBox
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
112
9.1
249
Ease of Use
8.9
111
9.0
254
Ease of Setup
8.3
22
9.0
74
Ease of Admin
8.3
20
8.4
68
Quality of Support
8.6
72
7.9
184
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
19
8.3
51
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
112
8.7
246
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
8.3
29
Desktop Management
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
7.3
24
Support
Not enough data
9.0
27
Security
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.7
27
Performance
7.7
5
8.2
13
8.9
6
8.5
13
7.2
6
7.1
11
Functionality
8.9
6
9.0
12
9.4
6
8.3
12
8.3
6
7.7
13
8.0
5
8.1
12
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 Fusion and VirtualBox are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
VMware Fusion has no unique categories
VirtualBox is categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VirtualBox
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
Computer Networking
24.4%
Information Technology and Services
16.8%
Computer Software
8.4%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Internet
5.0%
Other
39.5%
Information Technology and Services
23.0%
Computer Software
22.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.4%
Telecommunications
4.9%
Internet
4.6%
Other
37.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is VMware Fusion used for?
1 Comment
MP
This tool will avoid physical windows system for MAC user. You can use MAC OS and Windows OS simultaneously.Read more
VMware Fusion has no more discussions with answers
How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?
2 Comments
ED
It is relatively easy to install, you just need to run its installer and follow the quick installation steps. It helps us to simulate different operating...Read more
How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?
2 Comments
KK
Install Virtual Box on virtual box site.
after installation click on #New option
then get a name what types of os you want to install like Centos
then...Read more
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