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Compare VMware Workstation Pro and Windows 7 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (34.3% 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 ProWindows 7
Star Rating
(873)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windows 7VMware Workstation Pro vs Windows 7
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Windows 7 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 Windows 7.
- 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 VMware Workstation Pro over Windows 7.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Workstation Pro
No pricing availableWindows 7
No pricing availableFree Trial
VMware Workstation Pro
No trial information availableWindows 7
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
125
8.9
693
Ease of Use
8.9
125
9.1
705
Ease of Setup
8.6
44
9.1
249
Ease of Admin
9.0
42
8.9
213
Quality of Support
8.7
100
7.9
630
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
37
8.7
196
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
120
7.0
660
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
8.1
30
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.6
29
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
8.6
29
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
7.9
30
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VMware Workstation Pro and Windows 7 share no categories
Unique Categories
VMware Workstation Pro is categorized as Server Virtualization
Windows 7 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 7
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
16.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Higher Education
5.0%
Education Management
4.3%
Hospital & Health Care
2.8%
Other
60.8%
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
Support for Windows 7
3 Comments
BA
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...Read more
how to find computer specs windows 7
3 Comments
ZB
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),...Read more
Do you think Microsoft will extend support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020?
3 Comments
ZB
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...Read more
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