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VMware Fusion Reviews

User Rating

4.5/5 (Based on 122 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

  • Excellent

    66.4%
  • Very Good

    23%
  • Average

    8.2%
  • Poor

    2.5%
  • Terrible

    0%

User Sentiments

Easy to use, Seamless Integration, Cross Platform Compatibility, Extensive Operating System Support

Performance Issues, Complicated Configuration, High Resource Consumption, Inconsistent File Sharing

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Review Summary

Reviewers generally praise the ease of use, seamless integration with macOS, and improved performance of VMware Fusion. They find the interface intuitive, the setup process simple, and the overall performance fast and efficient. Additionally, users appreciate the wide range of supported operating systems and virtual machines, as well as the ability to run multiple virtual machines simultaneously. However, some reviewers express concerns regarding occasional stability issues, limited customization options, and potential compatibility problems with certain applications.

Pros

  • Seamless integration with macOS: Provides a smooth and effortless experience for Mac users.
  • Easy setup and configuration: Streamlined process for quick and efficient virtual machine creation.

Cons

  • Limited guest OS support: Fewer options for operating systems that can be installed as a guest.
  • Occasional compatibility issues: Potential for conflicts with certain software or hardware configurations.

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Reviews
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Shubham S

January 5, 2024 Source: G2.com
VMware for OS
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
I have been using VMware fusion from long time as it helps me to install other operatiing System like Kali, Ubuntu etc. for my study purpose. The best thing about VMware is the screensheet facilities which helps me to return back to previous state if somthing wrong happened. On other thing once you install it you will get the default maximize sceen which you can get in VirtuaBox software. It can be installed easily in any OS.
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
I am using VMware in MAC and Sometimes I have noticed if the MAC batter goes down then after the restart I was unable to open VMware, in this case I have to again restart the MAC.
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
VMware is solving my problem of using different operating system in one laptop. Usually I have to waork on 2 -3 OS at a time so managing the memory uses and CPU uses is necessary and VMware does this perfectly.
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Somesh P

November 28, 2023 Source: G2.com
An Excellent Virtual Session Tool.
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
- Option for a Perpetual Licencing Model
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
- Support For USB Devices Externally
Recommendations to others considering VMware Fusion?
-Low Power Consumption
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
- Excellent UI
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Ranjith K

November 22, 2023 Source: G2.com
Vmware i am using from long 2yrs for installation of our baremetal labs which is most reliable one
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
.I like the 3d graphics support which is most unique which is beneficial for running graphics intensive applications and games within vms
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
Unity mode ,where it allows you to run windows apps directly on mac desktop
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
Easy installation and configuration
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Verified User in Computer Software

October 5, 2023 Source: G2.com
Great software for virtualization
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
Easy to use but it's so powerful in case you need to customize it.
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
I was thinking about price, but they offer you a free-version for non-commercial use. So, there is nothing.
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
I can test on different scenarios (Win-OSX-Linux) without buying additional hardware.
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Verified User in Computer & Network Security

May 24, 2023 Source: G2.com
Great option for Windows on Mac
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
I like the seamless integration of VMWare into Mac. I like how you can have both the host and guest running concurrently. I have used a few other similar products, but I liked VMWare the best.
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
No real complaints about using the product
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
I have a Microsoft Access application which I use, and since Microsoft does ot support Access for MAc, this was the way for me to get around it.
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Adam M

February 9, 2022 Source: G2.com
A very straightforward virtualization software for macOS
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
I moved from Parallels to VMware Fusion because it had more features and a significant cost savings for the company. I also found it to be much easier to deploy to our macOS fleet than Parallels
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
The only thing I found to be a bit trickier to set up in VMware Fusion is the CPU/RAM/SSD settings. Parallels had some handy templates when setting up a VM for the first time. VMware was missing that which wasn't ideal but I could still do it (just a learning curve and they may have fixed this by now).
Recommendations to others considering VMware Fusion?
Whether you are migrating from an existing PC to a VM, from another VM software like Parallels to VMware Fusion or starting from scratch, VMware Fusion is really simple to set up and get going!
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
In our company, 95% of the office was on macOS however, we had a few users who still needed PC environments set up and needed them to be ones that could still detect hardware plugged in like a flash drive. Fusion allowed for cross-platform compatibility with MacBook Pro hardware to the PC environment on the VM.
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James P

September 26, 2021 Source: G2.com
The most stable VM software on macOS
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
I started using Fusion 3.0 under corporate license to run ad-hoc tests before release candidate build; my job was to perform the very final check to ensure each product meets regional specific requirements and satisfy customization requests. One product project could contain a few dozen builds; therefore, it would require extra hardware resources and time-consuming tasks if running the tests on physical machines. Fusion's presence saved me from preparing the testing environment, switching to another snapshot only one click away. This long-life application is still popularly available and is free for non commercial use, perfect for a personal blogger, NPO contributor, and goodwill-related use. This current version is 12 and is very stable and light. Anyone can access settings easily and configure a virtual machine without an advanced tech background. Perfect for all levels.
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
It's hard for me to dislike this app; I would only reckon it's a bit inconvenient when its release launched around the same date as the macOS; it'd be confusing to identify which one caused/triggered an incident of the crash.
Recommendations to others considering VMware Fusion?
Fusion for macOS is a long-life application for building virtual machines. Fusion supports major operating systems and helps users create a new virtual machine with only a few clicks, it also features advanced configuration and checking so users will not destroy the physical device and operation by accident. Retrieving snapshot is fast and secured, the graphical timestamp is available, which makes it understandable for beginners and all levels.
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
I no longer needed to procure physical machines to run some lower priority tasks; maintains is simple, space saver comparing to have a dozen machines in the same space. And most of them all, time and cost saved.
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Leonardo P

January 20, 2021 Source: G2.com
Linux and Windows Virtual Machines Really good tool for any Mac user
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
I'm a fan of MacOSX but it has its drawbacks like not all software being compatible with MacOSX so there are only two options for us, using a Virtual Machine with Windows on it or using another PC to use the programs that are not compatible with MacOSX. Fusion just makes it easier to run a Virtual Machine (or several) so any program not available in MacOSX can be run without needing to be really good with computers.
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
The default settings are just bad unless you download an already made Virtual Machine, having 2GB on RAM and 1 core in 2021 is just too little, almost every computer(especially a Mac one) has at least 8GB of RAM and it's a lot more common to have 16GB or 32GB and 4 or more processors so even if it works out of the box you are creating a slow and clunky user experience but as soon as you change those settings everything works really well so it's just a little downfall.
Recommendations to others considering VMware Fusion?
It's a really good tool if you need to run programs not available on MacOSX.
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
Running
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Vinnie C

December 29, 2020 Source: G2.com
The first program I install in any Mac
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
Mac is great and has advantages over Windows in some areas but by itself, it's not enough to be a work laptop, some programs that I need are only available on Windows, luckily for me VMware Fusion is like running a native Windows installation 95% of the time. I can run programs that I need like Visio without requiring another PC or needing to use Bootcamp, I have it set up so when I open the VM it goes to my secondary monitor and it is like working with 2 computers but with a shared mouse and keyboard, the integration is really good compared to other VM solutions.
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
Anything that relies on hardware is a big no go, running BitLocker on Fusion works but keeps my laptop like a big grill since it relies on hardware acceleration that for obvious reasons isn't available in a Virtual Machine.
Recommendations to others considering VMware Fusion?
The time saved by using Fusion is well worth the license price
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
Running Virtual Machines: Windows, and Linux.
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Renee G

October 9, 2020 Source: G2.com
Windows 10 and using it to run Visio since I need to pass my network designs to a format that is more standarized accross industries Allows me to run other OSes from my macbook
What do you like best about VMware Fusion?
Macbooks are fantastic devices in almost every area except price and software support, with VMware Fusion you can run almost any Windows or Linux program easily without needing to do a reboot, I need to use Visio for my work and sadly is a Windows only program so with Fusion I can run it without needing another laptop or needing to reboot my machine to run another OS
What do you dislike about VMware Fusion?
98% of the time everything works as expected, but 2% of the time it just won't work or do a different thing under a VM than if run natively. Since I do have another lapto with Windows installed I just switch devices if that happens, it is not often but the time it would take to fix the issue is probably a lot longer than just booting up and installing a software in another laptop
Recommendations to others considering VMware Fusion?
If you have a macbook and need windows this is the best option so far
What problems is VMware Fusion solving and how is that benefiting you?
Lately just running
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