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Compare VMware Workstation Pro and Windows 11 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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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 ProWindows 11
Star Rating
(3,778)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 11VMware Workstation Pro vs Windows 11
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Windows 11 easier to use and set up. However, VMware Workstation Pro is easier to administer. Reviewers agreed that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- Reviewers felt that VMware Workstation Pro meets the needs of their business better than Windows 11.
- 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 Windows 11 over VMware Workstation Pro.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Workstation Pro
No pricing availableWindows 11
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VMware Workstation Pro
No trial information availableWindows 11
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
125
9.1
2,884
Ease of Use
8.9
125
9.2
2,910
Ease of Setup
8.6
44
9.2
1,126
Ease of Admin
9.0
42
8.9
673
Quality of Support
8.7
100
8.5
2,645
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
37
8.8
639
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
120
9.0
2,807
Features by Category
Performance
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
Functionality
9.4
27
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
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
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.6
366
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.9
359
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
8.8
340
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
8.5
351
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VMware Workstation Pro and Windows 11 share no categories
Unique Categories
VMware Workstation Pro is categorized as Server Virtualization
Windows 11 is categorized as Operating System
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Workstation Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Windows 11
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
21.5%
Computer Software
13.2%
Higher Education
4.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.5%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
54.5%
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
What is Windows 10 used for?
8 Comments
CP
i have use windows 10 in general computing and gaming that was agood and fast Read more
What are the main features of Windows 10?
6 Comments
MD
Windows 10 features a user-friendly interface, a broad range of software compatibility, enhanced security with Windows Defender, regular updates, integration...Read more
Performance
5 Comments
YY
If you see that your computer is slow and you are working with many applications open, you should close them so that Windows 10 is faster, if the slowness...Read more
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