# VMware Workstation Pro, Vultr vs VMware Fusion Comparison

| | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 138 | 287 | 126 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $2.50 Per Month | $79.99 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### VMware Workstation Pro

Pros:
- Integrations (2 reviews)
- Snapshots (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Billing Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficult Configuration (1 reviews)

### Vultr

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Affordable (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (4 reviews)
- Billing Issues (2 reviews)

### VMware Fusion

Pros:
- Deployment (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Navigation (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 8.8 (227 reviews) | 9.1 (113 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (127 reviews) | 9.1 (233 reviews) | 8.9 (112 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 9.1 (156 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 8.9 (144 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 8.2 (205 reviews) | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 8.6 (142 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 8.1 (232 reviews) | 7.7 (113 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### VMware Workstation Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Vultr

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Cloud Compute

Price: Starting at $2.50 Per Month

Description: Easy-to-use, affordable VMs for many common workloads.

Key Features:
- Deploy around the globe in seconds
- On-demand scaling
- Perfect for many personal and business apps

[Browse all 9 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | 8.7/10 | 61 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Infrastructure Provision

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Public Cloud** | Not enough data | 9.0 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Private Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bare Metal** | Not enough data | 8.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | Not enough data | 8.7 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | Not enough data | 9.2 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Computing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Networks** | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | 8.9 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.9 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Auto-Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | 9.2/10 | 31 |
| **Vultr** | 8.8/10 | 45 |
| **VMware Fusion** | 8.3/10 | 7 |

#### Performance

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | 9.2 (29 reviews) | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | 9.5 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | 9.2 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Security** | 9.5 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (43 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### VPS Hosting Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | 8.5/10 | 169 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Hosting Management

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | 8.4 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bandwidth Allowance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Hosting** | Not enough data | 7.5 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Control Panel Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CMS Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Framework Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-Commerce Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Database as a Service (DBaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vultr** | 8.3/10 | 22 |
| **VMware Fusion** | N/A | N/A |

#### Configuration

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Performance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Database Administration

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Provisioning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Availability

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Indexing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication And Single Sign-On** | Not enough data | 8.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Anonymization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Data Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)


**Unique to Vultr (3):** [Database as a Service (DBaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-as-a-service-dbaas), [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms), [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | VMware Workstation Pro | Vultr | VMware Fusion | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 84.7% | 27.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.8% | 10.4% | 24.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.9% | 4.9% | 47.5% | 

### 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%

#### Vultr

- **Computer Software:** 22.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.6%
- **Entertainment:** 2.2%
- **Design:** 2.2%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.2%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to VMware Workstation Pro

- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (295 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 (2395 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 (37 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (330 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 (309 reviews)
- [Oracle VM](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-vm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (73 reviews)

### Alternatives to Vultr

- [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews)
- [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [OVHcloud](https://www.g2.com/products/ovhcloud/reviews) — 3.2/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [UpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/upcloud/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (67 reviews)
- [Amazon Lightsail](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-lightsail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1195 reviews)
- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (817 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [SiteGround](https://www.g2.com/products/siteground/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (295 reviews)

### Alternatives to VMware Fusion

- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (295 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 (2395 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 (330 reviews)
- [SC// HyperCore Virtualization Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (309 reviews)
- [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Accops HyWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/accops-hyworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (13 reviews)

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## 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..."

### Vultr

- Title: [Is Vultr any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-vultr-any-good) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Such a generic question can hardly be answered fairly. Yes, VULTR is a pretty good cloud hosting platform, and pretty reputable too."
- Title: [What is Vultr used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vultr-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Web content hosting"
- Title: [Is Vultr IP static?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-vultr-ip-static) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes "
- Title: [What cpus does Vultr use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-cpus-does-vultr-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Depending on the instance you choose, there are different CPUs.

https://www.vpsbenchmarks.com/hosters/vultr/cpus"
- Title: [Is you guys also going to change the pricing? when we will get High-frequency in Mumbai Region?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-you-guys-also-going-to-change-the-pricing-when-we-will-get-high-frequency-in-mumbai-region) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "There are no plans to raise prices currently. We are working on expanding our global footprint and hope to have information on that very soon!"

### 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."

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