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Compare VMware Workstation Pro and VirtualBox 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
VMware 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 ProVirtualBox
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 Workstation Pro vs VirtualBox
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found VirtualBox easier to use and set up. However, VMware Workstation Pro is easier to 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 VirtualBox.
- 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 VirtualBox over VMware Workstation Pro.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Workstation Pro
No pricing availableVirtualBox
No pricing availableFree Trial
VMware Workstation Pro
No trial information availableVirtualBox
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
125
9.1
249
Ease of Use
8.9
125
9.0
254
Ease of Setup
8.6
44
9.0
74
Ease of Admin
9.0
42
8.4
68
Quality of Support
8.7
100
7.9
184
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
37
8.3
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
120
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
9.4
27
8.2
13
9.1
27
8.5
13
9.0
27
7.1
11
Functionality
9.4
27
9.0
12
8.9
27
8.3
12
9.1
27
7.7
13
9.4
27
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 Workstation Pro and VirtualBox are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
VMware Workstation Pro has no unique categories
VirtualBox is categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Workstation Pro
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
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%
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
Is Workstation Pro free?
2 Comments
HS
Yes there is free plan for personal useRead more
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
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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