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VMware Workstation Pro

$0

VS

Red Hat Virtualization

Expensive

Analysis

The industry-leading desktop hypervisor. Following Broadcom's acquisition, Workstation Pro is now completely free for personal and commercial use as of late 2024. It offers unmatched 3D graphics acceleration (DirectX 11/OpenGL 4.3), sophisticated virtual networking, and seamless integration with vSphere. While the 'Pro' features are now free, Broadcom has shifted its support focus toward enterprise-scale Cloud Foundation customers.

Analysis

A popular Virtualization tool that many users find too expensive or restrictive.

The Breakdown

FeatureVMware Workstation ProRed Hat Virtualization
CategoryVirtualizationVirtualization
Subscription Cost$0Expensive