# VMware Fusion Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 VMware Fusion Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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VMware Fusion

## What is VMware Fusion?

VMware Fusion gives Mac users the power to run Windows on Mac along with hundreds of other operating systems. The software offers features such as sandboxed experience, container and kubernetes support, graphics with eGPUs and more.

## What is VMware Fusion used for?

[Virtual Machine](https://www.capterra.com/virtual-machine-software/)[Virtualization](https://www.capterra.com/virtualization-software/)

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Overall rating

Based on 24 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

100%

Neutral

0%

Negative

0%

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### VMware Fusion

4.9 (24)

VS.

[0.0](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011647/Charon-SSP/#reviews)

Starting Price

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Starting Price

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Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.5 (24)

Ease Of Use

0.0 (1,928)

Value For Money

4.6 (20)

Value For Money

0.0 (1,575)

Customer Service

4.2 (14)

Customer Service

0.0 (1,547)

## VMware Fusion alternatives

[Microsoft Azure](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/)

[4.6 (1,943)](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/reviews/)

Starting price

$31.39

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

96%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/)

[VirtualBox](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/)

[4.6 (885)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

94%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/)

[Vinchin Backup & Recovery](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/)

[4.7 (152)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

94%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/)

Highest Rated

[NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/)

[4.8 (457)](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/reviews/)

Starting price

$99.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

99%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/)

[View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/212917/VMware-Fusion/alternatives/)

## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Configuration Management

4.4 (5)

80.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Virtual Machine Monitoring

5.0 (4)

100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines

Data Migration

4.7 (3)

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used

Virtualization

4.3 (3)

100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create a virtual version of operating systems, storage devices, or computer network resources

VMware Fusion 4 features

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used

Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines

Create a virtual version of operating systems, storage devices, or computer network resources

Features

4.6 (24)

4.6

Based on 24 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.6 (20)

### Starting price

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for pricing

Free trial  
not available

Value for money

4.6 (20)

4.6

Based on 20 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.2 (14)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.2 (14)

4.2

Based on 14 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.9

Based on 24 reviews

Filter by rating

5(21)

4(3)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

BL

Ben L.

Architect

Information Technology and Services

### "Fusion is a great business tool for running different OS's on one physical client at the same time."

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 4, 2025

Fusion has been crucial for my work environment as I can run a VM on my client workstation that can be used as a "sandbox" environment, or include criteria that my client device cannot satisfy.

Pros

Fusion is an efficient and quality hypervisor for use on MacOS. Streamlined enough for most business applications.

Cons

Running YouTube videos, or other highly graphic intense videos (like gaming) are not as smooth as some pay for solutions.

Switched from

[Parallels Desktop for Mac](https://www.capterra.com/p/170006/Parallels-Desktop-for-Mac/)

For quality of the product in running VMs as well as the price of the product.

Alternatives considered

[Parallels Desktop for Mac](https://www.capterra.com/p/170006/Parallels-Desktop-for-Mac/)

Reasons for choosing VMware Fusion

Because of the price of Fusion. It is currently free for consumer use from VMware.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Vasilis K.

Web Developer

Information Technology and Services

### "A reliable software for running virtual machines"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 30, 2025

My overall experience with VMware Fusion is really good. I use it for running Windows on my macOS system and haven't faced any important issues so far.

Pros

Easy setup even if you're a beginner and also generous free version.

Cons

A few months ago I tried to install Windows 11 on my M2 macbook using VMWare Fusion but failed. I hope this issue has been resolved by now.

Switched from

[VirtualBox](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/)

Because I had multiple failures with Virtual Box. Especially when it comes to arm-based chips.

Review source

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SG

Serge G.

Chef de Projet

Program Development

### "Mon logiciel préféré pour la virtualisation de Windows sur Mac"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

December 18, 2023

La prise en main et la découverte de ce logiciel s'est passé naturellement et sans poser le moindre problème. J'ai pu très simplement faire tout ce que j'avais besoin de faire avec. Le partage de données entre la machine hôte MacOS et les machines virtuelles Windows fonctionne parfaitement. Au quotidien, on a l'impression que les logiciels Windows sont des logiciels MacOS…

Pros

J'aime la facilité et la richesse de paramétrage des machines virtuelle, notamment la possibilité d'augmenter la taille du disque dédié.

Cons

Il manque la possibilité de créer des machines virtuelles MacOS

Switched from

[Parallels Desktop for Mac](https://www.capterra.com/p/170006/Parallels-Desktop-for-Mac/)

J'ai pu tester la version gratuite de VMWare et j'ai été séduit.

Alternatives considered

[Parallels Desktop for Mac](https://www.capterra.com/p/170006/Parallels-Desktop-for-Mac/)

Reasons for choosing VMware Fusion

Mauvaise expérience avec le SAV, inexistant.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Sugam P.

Project Manager

Information Technology and Services

### "A Reliable Virtualization Software"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

October 20, 2023

VMware Fusion is a dependable virtualization tool that strikes a balance between performance and user-friendliness. It's a great choice for exploring different operating systems and software development, despite a few performance quirks and a bit of a learning curve during setup.

Pros

VMware Fusion is a really solid virtualization software that offers a lot of great features. It's fantastic for creating a versatile virtual environment where you can run various operating systems concurrently. Whether you're working with Windows, Ubuntu, CentOS, or others, VMware Fusion handles them with ease. It's known for being resource-efficient, ensuring that your host system and virtual machines run smoothly without hogging your computer's power. What really sets it apart is the seamless data sharing between the host and guest operating systems, which is a huge help for testing and software development. Plus, it has a user-friendly interface and excellent support, making it accessible to both beginners and experts. And the fact that it's readily available with minimal licensing concerns is definitely a big plus.

Cons

To get the most out of VMware Fusion, you'll need a fairly powerful computer, which might not be ideal for everyone. Some users have reported occasional performance hiccups, especially when running more advanced Linux versions. While it's user-friendly for the most part, setting it up can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you're new to virtualization. Complex configurations might require some technical know-how.

Review source

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MM

Matteo M.

Ingegnere

Information Technology and Services

### "Tutte le macchine virtuali in un solo software"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

September 7, 2023

Questo software mi ha permesso di avere con me più di un sistema operativo per ogni mia esigenza.

Pros

VMware Fusion è un software molto versatile, che permette di virtualizzare tutti i sistemi operativi su qualsiasi piattaforma (Windows, MacOS, Linux). Uno dei vantaggi principale è quello di avere un menù di configurazione e personalizzazione della macchina molto completo. In più è facile installare i driver per l'ottimizzazione della macchina virtuale.

Cons

L'unico difetto di VMware Fusion sta nel fatto che il software non sempre è ottimizzato, infatti anche se si utilizzano macchine molto prestanti il software alcune volte tende a bloccarsi e si è costretti a riavviare il programma.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AS

Akshay S.

Full Stack Software Developer

Telecommunications

### "Turning up multiple Virtual Machines"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

August 25, 2023

Pros

We can install multiple Virtual Machines with so much ease in terms of management

Cons

Sometimes the virtual machine hangs and we have to restart the virtual machine installed

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

GF

Giacomo F.

Fotografo

Photography

### "Potentissimo software di virtualizzazione"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

December 15, 2022

Pros

VMware Fusion è un fantastico software di virtualizzazione, utilissimo se si vuole avviare un sistema operativo in virtuale.Molto potente e reattivo, mi sono trovato molto bene nell'utilizzo.

Cons

Ci vuole un PC parecchio prestante per sfruttarlo al massimo, ma per il resto è veramente pazzesco

Review source

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Jose F.

IM Manager

Oil & Energy

### "Best VM application"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

November 14, 2022

I have some servers and workstations running a virtual machine environment, which saves me time in deploying, testing, and saving cost and time—the safe way to test before deployment. I am excited!

Pros

The fast way to create the virtual machine, easy to import, and stability of the resources used like memory, CPU, and hard drive.

Cons

There is nothing to change, for now, I am satisfied.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Manuel Angel G.

SysAdmin

Education Management

### "Incredibly powerful and useful tool"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

November 8, 2022

Overall, I have found VMware Fusion to be an excellent tool for managing virtual machines. It is easy to use and has a wide variety of features that make it an ideal tool for sysadmins. It is also very stable and has good performance.This tool to create and manage virtual machines, as well as providing a platform on which to test and develop new software. Additionally, it help us to save time and money by consolidating your hardware resources and allow us you to run multiple operating systems on a single computer.

Pros

As a sysadmin, I find VMware Fusion to be an incredibly powerful and useful tool. It allows me to easily test and deploy new software and services in a safe and isolated environment, without affecting my production systems. Additionally, the ability to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical machine is extremely cost-effective and convenient. Overall, I highly recommend VMware Fusion to any sysadmin looking for a reliable and easy-to-use virtualization solution.

Cons

There were a few times when the software crashed or froze, but not is common

Alternatives considered

[Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.capterra.com/p/246720/Azure-Virtual-Machines/)

Reasons for choosing VMware Fusion

There are a few reasons why I chose VMware Fusion over Azure Virtual Machines. First, I already had a license for VMware Fusion, so it was a more cost-effective option for me. Second, I was more familiar with the VMware Fusion interface and felt more comfortable using it. Finally, I had heard good things about the performance of VMware Fusion and wanted to try it out for myself.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Aleksander B.

Freelancer

Information Technology and Services

### "Pretty good virtualisation software"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

August 26, 2022

Pros

Runs Android OS without any issues not like the competition virtualisation softwares

Cons

Nothing to not like about virtualisation softwares, most of it does it job running an OS :)

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/212917/VMware-Fusion/reviews/)

Popular comparisons

[VirtualBox vs VMware Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/compare/169939-212917/VirtualBox-vs-VMware-Fusion)[VMware Workstation Pro vs VMware Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/compare/212916-212917/VMware-Workstation-Player-vs-VMware-Fusion)

[Parallels Desktop for Mac vs VMware Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/compare/170006-212917/Parallels-Desktop-for-Mac-vs-VMware-Fusion) 

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