# VMware Workstation Pro, Apple iOS, Windows 11 vs Windows 7 Comparison | | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 138 | 1,557 | 4,270 | 894 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### VMware Workstation Pro Pros: - Integrations (2 reviews) - Snapshots (2 reviews) Cons: - Billing Issues (1 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (1 reviews) ### Apple iOS Pros: - User-Friendly (52 reviews) - Ease of Use (39 reviews) Cons: - Apple Limitations (37 reviews) - Limited Customization (32 reviews) ### Windows 11 Pros: - User-Friendly (269 reviews) - Ease of Use (261 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (108 reviews) - High Requirements (100 reviews) ### Windows 7 Pros: - User-Friendly (17 reviews) - Ease of Use (14 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Technology (13 reviews) - Security Issues (11 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 9.2 (1148 reviews) | 9.1 (3176 reviews) | 8.9 (711 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (127 reviews) | 9.4 (1163 reviews) | 9.2 (3208 reviews) | 9.1 (724 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 9.3 (395 reviews) | 9.2 (1417 reviews) | 9.1 (270 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 8.9 (215 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 9.0 (1094 reviews) | 8.5 (2909 reviews) | 7.9 (648 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 9.0 (170 reviews) | 8.9 (668 reviews) | 8.7 (198 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (1055 reviews) | 8.9 (3058 reviews) | 7.0 (676 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### VMware Workstation Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Apple iOS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 11 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Windows 7 #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **VMware Workstation Pro** | 9.2/10 | 31 | | **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A | | **Windows 7** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Scalability** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Portability** | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Recovery** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | 9.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Saving** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | 9.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Operating System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **VMware Workstation Pro** | N/A | N/A | | **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 182 | | **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 725 | | **Windows 7** | 8.5/10 | 55 | #### Memory Management - Operating System | Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **RAM management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (118 reviews) | 8.7 (533 reviews) | 8.5 (44 reviews) | #### Device Management - Operating System | Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **I/O management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (509 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | #### Backup and Recovery - Operating System | Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Data backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (143 reviews) | 8.9 (473 reviews) | 8.7 (37 reviews) | #### Error Detection - Operating System | Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (113 reviews) | 8.6 (506 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to VMware Workstation Pro (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization) **Unique to Apple iOS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Windows 11 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) **Unique to Windows 7 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | VMware Workstation Pro | Apple iOS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 50.3% | 37.8% | 34.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 37.8% | 27.5% | 32.4% | 33.1% | | **Enterprise** | 28.9% | 22.2% | 29.8% | 32.1% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Apple iOS - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1% - **Computer Software:** 10.9% - **Higher Education:** 4.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 2.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4% - **Accounting:** 2.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.1% - **Retail:** 2.0% - **Other:** 51.3% #### Windows 11 - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Accounting:** 1.9% - **Other:** 43.0% #### Windows 7 - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.8% - **Computer Software:** 10.3% - **Higher Education:** 5.0% - **Education Management:** 4.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.8% - **Telecommunications:** 2.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3% - **Accounting:** 2.1% - **Banking:** 2.0% - **Financial Services:** 1.9% - **Other:** 50.1% --- ## Alternatives ### 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 (2384 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 Apple iOS - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2384 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (576 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 11 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2384 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews) - [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (710 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (46 reviews) - [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (94 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) ### Alternatives to Windows 7 - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2384 reviews) - [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) - [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (345 reviews) - [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (220 reviews) - [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (218 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### Apple iOS - Title: [What is the present version of iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-present-version-of-ios) — 7 comments > **Top comment:** "ios 16.5" - Title: [What is Apple iOS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apple-ios-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "On Server and as Laptops, Desktop as an operating system" - Title: [What are the iOS 14 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-14-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "iOS 14 was perhaps of Apple's greatest Io updates to date, presenting Home screen configuration changes, major new elements, refreshes for existing..." - Title: [What are the iOS 13 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-13-features) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Dark mode (Most awaited), Private way to sign into apps, browse and edit photos and list goes on" - Title: [What do you mean by property in iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-mean-by-property-in-ios) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "i dont mean by property in iOS" ### Windows 11 - Title: [What is Windows 10 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-10-used-for) — 8 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It's meant to make your digital lifestyle simpler. For example, you don't need to memorize everything; you can just input it into the computer, and it will..." - Title: [What are the main features of Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-windows-10) — 6 comments > **Top comment:** "Cortana Integration New Start Menu New Microsoft Edge browser Improve UI and multitasking Control panel settings " - Title: [How to install windows using a flash how to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-windows-using-a-flash-how-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Web Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/ Shopify Development Services https://aquatecinnovative.com/shopify-development-services/ PHP..." - Title: [Performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15624-performance) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Before changing the PC's configuration, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the slowdown of the system is not caused by a virus or trojan. Run..." - Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to recover" ### Windows 7 - Title: [What is Windows 7 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-7-used-for) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "its use for Personal and office Desktop " - Title: [how to find computer specs windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-find-computer-specs-windows-7) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Hey Clara, there's a few ways you can do this on Windows 7! The fastest way you can find your computer specs is by pressing Windows+R (the "run" command),..." - Title: [Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-think-microsoft-will-extend-support-for-windows-7-after-january-14-2020) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hey, good question! It's difficult to say where Microsoft will draw a hard line on when they stop supporting Windows 7. Per their product lifecycle page..." - Title: [Support for Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12026-support-for-windows-7) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "In my opinion, I believe it will not affect the market even though many users use this operating system. The current technical support is quite..." - Title: [I am using dell vostro 1550 laptop with windows 7 home basic version. can I upgrade my system to windows 10 version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-7-i-am-using-dell-vostro-1550-laptop-with-windows-7-home-basic-version-can-i-upgrade-my-system-to-wind) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can use Windows 10." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/vmware-workstation-pro-vs-apple-ios-vs-windows-11-vs-windows-7)