# VMware Fusion, VMware Workstation Pro vs QEMU Comparison

| | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 126 | 138 | 29 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $79.99 | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## 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)

### QEMU

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 8.9 (127 reviews) | 5.9 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 6.6 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (113 reviews) | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 

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## 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

### QEMU

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Fusion** | 8.3/10 | 7 |
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | 9.2/10 | 31 |
| **QEMU** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portability** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Recovery** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Saving** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Management** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

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

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **QEMU** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

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

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

**Unique to QEMU (1):** [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | VMware Fusion | VMware Workstation Pro | QEMU | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.9% | 33.3% | 50.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 24.6% | 37.8% | 23.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.5% | 28.9% | 26.9% | 

### 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%

#### QEMU

- **Computer Software:** 34.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5%
- **Semiconductors:** 7.7%
- **Internet:** 7.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.7%
- **Wireless:** 3.8%
- **Research:** 3.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.8%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 11.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to VMware Fusion

- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (392 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 (2385 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [Scale Computing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/scale-computing-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews)
- [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (32 reviews)

### Alternatives to VMware Workstation Pro

- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (392 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 (2385 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 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 (324 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 (303 reviews)
- [Scale Computing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/scale-computing-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews)

### Alternatives to QEMU

- [Parallels Desktop for Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/parallels-desktop-for-mac/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3938 reviews)
- [Crossover](https://www.g2.com/products/crossover/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1090 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (500 reviews)
- [LogMeIn Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/logmein-resolve/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (464 reviews)
- [Remote Desktop Services](https://www.g2.com/products/remote-desktop-services/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (140 reviews)

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## 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..."

### QEMU

No discussions available for this product.

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