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Compare VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation Pro 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.1% 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 FusionVMware 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 Fusion vs VMware Workstation Pro
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, VMware Workstation Pro is easier to 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 Fusion.
- 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 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
VMware Workstation Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
VMware Fusion
No trial information availableVMware Workstation Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
112
9.4
125
Ease of Use
8.9
111
8.9
125
Ease of Setup
8.3
22
8.6
44
Ease of Admin
8.3
20
9.0
42
Quality of Support
8.6
72
8.7
100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
19
8.8
37
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
112
8.6
120
Features by Category
Performance
7.7
5
9.4
27
8.9
6
9.1
27
7.2
6
9.0
27
Functionality
8.9
6
9.4
27
9.4
6
8.9
27
8.3
6
9.1
27
8.0
5
9.4
27
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation Pro are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
VMware Fusion has no unique categories
VMware Workstation Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Fusion
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
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
23.5%
Computer Software
22.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Higher Education
5.3%
Internet
3.8%
Other
36.4%
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
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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