--- title: "VMware Fusion Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about VMware Fusion Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Virtualization products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/212917/VMware-Fusion/" page_type: "product" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-11-05" --- # VMware Fusion Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on November 5, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) 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/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 24 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Free version not included Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for VMware Fusion?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-fusion/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## 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 Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (24) Ease Of Use 0.0 (1,971) Value For Money 4.6 (20) Value For Money 0.0 (1,619) Customer Service 4.2 (14) Customer Service 0.0 (1,590) ## VMware Fusion alternatives [Microsoft Azure](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/) [4.6 (1,986)](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 (888)](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 (192)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/) Highest Rated [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/) [4.7 (2,342)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/212917/VMware-Fusion/alternatives/) ## Features AI summary Based on 351 Virtualization reviews According to Capterra reviewers, these are the features buyers prioritize most when evaluating virtualization software: - **Load Balancing** (**56%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Server Monitoring** (**63%**) - **Backup and Recovery** (**54%**) VMware Fusion focuses on other capabilities that reviewers also consider important, including **Virtual Machine Monitoring** (**57%**). This feature gives teams visibility into VM performance and status, helping businesses track system health, manage workloads more effectively, and maintain more reliable virtual environments. 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 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 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 ### All Features - Configuration Management: Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services - Data Migration: Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used - Virtual Machine Monitoring: Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines - Virtualization: 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) 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 Counts reflect reviews available in this feed. 5(21) 4(3) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Recent reviews first, then most helpful Vasilis K. Web Developer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "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 31, 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. 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. RE Reviewer Architect Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "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 8, 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. 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. RE Reviewer Project Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "A Reliable Virtualization Software" 4.0 October 25, 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 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 Ángel G. SysAdmin Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "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 9, 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 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. VR Verified Reviewer Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Fusion 12 - another solid product from VMware" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 22, 2021 I have been utilising Fusion for labs and it's been a great experience. VMware have always produced some solid software and Fusion 12 is no exception. Pros The quality is the big sell for me. My guest machine is running really well under Fusion on Big Sur whereas I'd had problems with it using another type 2 hypervisor on macOS. The limits are really generous in version 12 and you can utilise up to 32 CPUs and 128GB of RAM. By anyone's standards that is plenty for some reasonably complex lab setups. Cons I have hit a small issue with a linux guest that had the VMware tools removed. Every boot up it throws an error and the fix doesn't work (a vmx edit for a setting that's not present). I was a fan of the older VM Tools that they shipped with their products, the para-virtualisation drivers always worked well for me. 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. AP Aaron P. Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Stable and Fast Virtualization for Macs" 5.0 July 30, 2021 VMWare Fusion has been a rock-solid virtualization solution. While lacking some features of its competitors, it makes up for it in stability, great licensing terms, and the support of a world-class virtualization team in VMWare. Pros VMWare Fusion has the backing of VMWare, which is world renowned for its virtualization software across all platforms. Fusion supports a wide range of OS' to virtualize - from Windows to Linux - and handles all of them extremely well. In addition, with its latest update, VMWare has released VMWare Fusion Play, which is a free version of VMWare Fusion for personal use, Cons The main downsides to VMWare come when comparing it to competitors, specifically Parallels Desktop. Parallels supports a number of additional features when compared to VMWare - specifically support for running a virtual machine as a background service, that can start automatically on boot up with no interaction. In addition, Parallels supports DirectX 11 whereas Fusion is limited to DirectX 10. 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. EB Eros B. Developer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "All OS on Your Mac easily way" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 18, 2022 I'm using Fusion every day and I started using it in the early version. During this years the software become more and more efficient and easy to use. Through it I can combine Windows with macOS in a very efficient way. If I need to change something is enough to shutdown the virtual machine, make changes, and restart it Pros I use a Mac in a company dominated from Windows, so I must use it and with Fusion I can combine macOS and Windows Easily. With fusion I can move files from the virtual machine to the Mac desktop and viceversa simply dragging them. This is a fantastic thing! Cons The management of 4K display could be more refined. In some cases it is not so usable and I must disable the 4K feature. 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. Wale A. Editor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "A needed convenience" 5.0 April 29, 2021 When I switched from macOS to Windows, I had to install Windows via Bootcamp and this wasn't the best solution. VMWare Fusion helped my productivity with its ability to let you run dual operating systems side by side. Pros One thing I love about VMWare Fusion is its speed. Running Windows in a virtual machine on my MBP does not slow down macOS in any way. With its ease of deployment, anyone should be able to set it up as it provides a guide. Cons When running a virtual environment, it's worth noting that there are likely to be certain issues here and there, and this might not be specifically a VMWare Fusion issue. So far, I haven't run into major issues while using this program. H 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. Verified Reviewer Technology Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "We can install Windows and linux OS on MAC through VMware Fusion." 5.0 August 4, 2022 I have fantastic experience with fusion and I have been using from 2years on my MacBook Air and completely satisfied. Pros We can operate Mac OS and windows OS simultaneously without facing any difficulty. Cons I don't feel anything for dislike and it is very hard to dislike. 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. José F. IM Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "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 December 5, 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. 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