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Compare VMware Workstation Pro and XenServer 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (56.5% 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 ProXenServer
Star Rating
(48)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about XenServerVMware Workstation Pro vs XenServer
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found VMware Workstation Pro easier to use, set up, and 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 XenServer.
- 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 XenServer.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Workstation Pro
No pricing availableXenServer
No pricing availableFree Trial
VMware Workstation Pro
No trial information availableXenServer
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
125
8.4
41
Ease of Use
8.9
125
8.5
41
Ease of Setup
8.6
44
8.4
23
Ease of Admin
9.0
42
8.8
23
Quality of Support
8.7
100
8.1
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
37
8.3
18
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
120
6.9
42
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
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VMware Workstation Pro and XenServer are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
VMware Workstation Pro has no unique categories
XenServer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Workstation Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
XenServer
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
21.3%
Hospital & Health Care
14.9%
Higher Education
10.6%
Education Management
6.4%
Utilities
4.3%
Other
42.6%
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
XenServer has no discussions with answers
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