# VMware Fusion vs VMware Workstation Pro Comparison | | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 126 | 138 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $79.99 | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### VMware Fusion Pros: - Deployment (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Navigation (1 reviews) ### VMware Workstation Pro Pros: - Integrations (2 reviews) - Snapshots (2 reviews) Cons: - Billing Issues (1 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 9.4 (127 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 8.9 (127 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 8.7 (102 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (37 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (113 reviews) | 8.7 (121 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### VMware Workstation Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **VMware Fusion** | 8.3/10 | 7 | | **VMware Workstation Pro** | 9.2/10 | 31 | #### Performance | Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | |---|---|---| | **Scalability** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) | | **Portability** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (29 reviews) | | **Data Recovery** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | |---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (28 reviews) | | **Resource Saving** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | | **Performance Management** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (29 reviews) | | **Security** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (29 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | |---|---|---| | **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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.9% | 33.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.6% | 37.8% | | **Enterprise** | 47.5% | 28.9% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### VMware Workstation Pro - **Computer Software:** 23.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 8.1% - **Higher Education:** 5.2% - **Internet:** 3.7% - **Computer Networking:** 3.0% - **Semiconductors:** 2.2% - **Information Services:** 2.2% - **Financial Services:** 1.5% - **Telecommunications:** 1.5% - **Other:** 25.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to VMware Fusion - [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (293 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 (2391 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (326 reviews) - [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews) - [SC//HyperCore virtualization suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews) - [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (33 reviews) ### Alternatives to VMware Workstation Pro - [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (293 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 (2391 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews) - [Proxmox VE](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (326 reviews) - [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews) - [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (304 reviews) - [SC//HyperCore virtualization suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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." ### VMware Workstation Pro - Title: [Is Workstation Pro free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-workstation-pro-free) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes there is free plan for personal use" - Title: [Is VMware a workstation pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-vmware-a-workstation-pro) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, VMware Workstation Pro is a powerful virtualization tool that serves as a workstation platform for professionals working with multiple operating..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/vmware-fusion-vs-vmware-workstation-pro)