# VMware Workstation Pro, Windows 11, Zorin vs VirtualBox Comparison

| | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 138 | 4,280 | 46 | 292 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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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)

### Windows 11

Pros:
- User-Friendly (269 reviews)
- Ease of Use (261 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (108 reviews)
- High Requirements (100 reviews)

### Zorin

Pros:
- Lightweight Size (2 reviews)
- User-Friendly (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (2 reviews)
- Installation Difficulties (1 reviews)

### VirtualBox

Pros:
- Virtualization Management (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (3 reviews)
- Communication Clarity (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 9.1 (3184 reviews) | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (255 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (127 reviews) | 9.2 (3216 reviews) | 9.5 (33 reviews) | 9.0 (260 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (1425 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (80 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 8.5 (2915 reviews) | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 7.9 (188 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (668 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 8.9 (3064 reviews) | 9.6 (30 reviews) | 8.7 (251 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### VMware Workstation Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Windows 11

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Zorin

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### VirtualBox

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zorin** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.3/10 | 42 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (24 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **VMware Workstation Pro** | 9.2/10 | 31 |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Zorin** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.2/10 | 15 |

#### Performance

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | 9.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | 9.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Security** | 9.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 732 |
| **Zorin** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (540 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (513 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (477 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (510 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

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

**Unique to Windows 11 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to Zorin (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to VirtualBox (2):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | VMware Workstation Pro | Windows 11 | Zorin | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 37.8% | 68.2% | 43.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.8% | 32.4% | 27.3% | 34.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.9% | 29.8% | 4.5% | 21.8% | 

### 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%

#### 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%

#### Zorin

- **Information Technology and Services:** 34.9%
- **Computer Software:** 16.3%
- **Research:** 4.7%
- **Higher Education:** 4.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3%
- **Computer Games:** 2.3%
- **Construction:** 2.3%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 25.6%

#### VirtualBox

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.5%
- **Computer Software:** 22.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.7%
- **Food & Beverages:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 26.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to VMware Workstation Pro

- [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 (2389 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 (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)
- [SC//HyperCore](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews)
- [Oracle VM](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-vm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (73 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 11

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 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 (716 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1272 reviews)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1563 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)

### Alternatives to Zorin

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (219 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)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (82 reviews)
- [Xubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/xubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Parrot Security OS](https://www.g2.com/products/parrot-security-os/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Manjaro](https://www.g2.com/products/manjaro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (60 reviews)

### Alternatives to VirtualBox

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [VMware Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-fusion/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [Proxmox VE](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 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 (2389 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..."

### 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: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to  recover"
- 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..."

### Zorin

- Title: [How to resize windows - Zorin OS 16](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-resize-windows-zorin-os-16) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Just do dragging the edges or corners of the window"
- Title: [Can we do programming in Zorin OS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-we-do-programming-in-zorin-os) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Linux is really good for programmers."
- Title: [Is Zorin better than Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-zorin-better-than-windows) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"

### VirtualBox

- Title: [How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-virtual-machine-in-virtualbox) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Is VirtualBox free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-virtualbox-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is"
- Title: [How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10403-que-ta-facil-es-instalar-virtual-box-y-para-que-nos-sirve) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is VirtualBox software virtualization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-virtualbox-software-virtualization) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can run an OS virtually inside the software (virtualbox) without affecting the local OS.
The services of the virtualized OS could be limited but you can..."
- Title: [How does virtual box work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-virtual-box-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It uses the machine resources to allocate and run another machine. It's like having another pc, that shares your resources with the main one."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/vmware-workstation-pro-vs-windows-11-vs-zorin-vs-virtualbox)