--- title: Fusion and Workstation url: https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion description: VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion desktop hypervisors are the industry leaders in local virtualization. Learn how VMware’s local virtualization solutions provide an easier way to build, test and deliver any app for any device or cloud. --- # Fusion and Workstation Run Windows, Linux and other virtual machines with VMware Workstation Pro for Windows and Linux or VMware Fusion for Mac, the industry standard desktop hypervisors. [DOWNLOAD NOW](https://support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/downloads) [READ FAQs](https://www.vmware.com/docs/desktop-hypervisor-faqs) ## Develop and Test for Any Platform With VMware Desktop Hypervisors ### VMware Fusion Pro for Mac The simply powerful VMware Desktop Hypervisor app for Mac. Built-in support for Windows 11 for Arm, 3D Hardware accelerated DirectX 11 graphics, ultra fast file-sharing and more. - [DOWNLOAD NOW](https://support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/downloads) ### VMware Workstation Pro for PC Build and test nearly any app with the world's leading desktop hypervisor app for Windows and Linux. - [DOWNLOAD NOW](https://support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/downloads) ## Fusion and Workstation Desktop Hypervisor Apps VMware Fusion Pro is more powerful than ever with Windows 11 support on the latest Macs with Apple silicon, including a built-in “Get Windows” feature and full 3D graphics support. On a Linux or Windows PC, VMware Workstation continues to be the leading local virtual sandbox for building, testing and demoing software. ### Run Nearly Any Operating System, Virtually Choose from hundreds of supported operating systems, from cloud-ready Linux distributions to the latest Windows 11, all without rebooting. ### Develop and Test for Any Platform With support for virtual machines, containers, or Kubernetes clusters, Fusion and Workstation provides developers with a versatile and automatable platform to build and test applications of any kind. ### Connect to vSphere Connect Fusion or Workstation to remote vSphere or ESX servers to launch, control and manage VMs as well as physical hosts. Effortlessly migrate local VMs to your private cloud with the ease of drag-and-drop. ### Run Secure and Isolated Desktops Run a secure second desktop with different privacy settings, tools and networking configurations for online protection, complete with roll-back points called “snapshots” that can be restored later. ## VMware Desktop Hypervisor Features ### Virtual Machines Rely on the same hypervisor technology that powers vSphere to run virtual machines and guest operating systems. ### High-Performance 3D Graphics Gain a fluid and responsive experience for running 3D applications. Workstation and Fusion each support DirectX 11 and OpenGL in virtual machines. ### Containers and Kubernetes Clusters Developers can build and run containers and Kubernetes clusters with VM-level isolation and networking. ### Powerful Virtual Networking Create and configure complex IPv4 and IPv6 virtual networks for VMs, with added network latency and bandwidth simulations to help recreate real-world scenarios. ## Compare Desktop Hypervisor [Products](https://www.vmware.com/products) Quickly compare features and choose the version that’s right for you. ### General | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | General | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | Create New VMs | ● | ● | | Create Large VMs (32CPU, 128GB RAM) | ● | ● | | Convert PC into a virtual machine | ● | ● | | Mass Deployment capable | ● | ● | ### Host Guest Integration | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Host Guest Integration | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | Host/Guest File Sharing | ● | ● | | Shared/Mirrored Folders | ● | ● | | Run VMs with Different View Modes | ● | ● | ### Graphics | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Graphics | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | 3D graphics with DX11 and OpenGL 4.3 support | ● * On Apple silicon Macs, Fusion supports emulated OpenGL 4.2 | ● | | Large Graphics Memory: 8GB | ● | ● | ### Device Support | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Device Support | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | 4K / 5K / Retina Display Support | ● | ● | | USB 3.1 Device Support | ● | ● | | Assistive Device Support (Section 508 Compliant) | ● | ● | | Virtual Trusted Platform Module Device | ● | ● | ### Security Features | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Security Features | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | Microsoft Virtualization Based Security (Guest) Support | ● * On Apple silicon Macs, Fusion does not support VBS or Nested VMs | ● | | Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM) | ● | ● | | Bitlocker Guest Support | ● | ● | | UEFI Boot Support | ● | ● | | UEFI Secure Boot Support | ● | ● | | GPU Sandbox Renderer | ● | ● | | Snapshots | ● | ● | | Create/Manage Encrypted VM | ● | ● | ### Host Operating Systems | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Host Operating Systems | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | macOS | ● | - | | Windows 11 | - | ● | | Linux | - | ● | ### Guest Operating Systems | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Guest Operating Systems | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | Over 200 Supported OSs (Linux, older Windows, BSD) | ● | ● | | Windows 10 Guests | ● | ● | | macOS Guests | ● | - | | Windows apps in the Mac Dock | ● | - | | BootCamp Import / Launch | ● | - | ### Windows Host Specific Features | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Windows Host Specific Features | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | DirectX 12 Host Rendering Engine | - | ● | | Hyper-V Mode Support ("VBS", Device Guard, WSL) | - | ● | ### Linux Host Specific Features | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Linux Host Specific Features | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | Vulkan Rendering Engine | - | ● | | Host support: Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, RHEL, SUSE | - | ● | ### Advanced Features | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Advanced Features | Fusion Pro | Workstation Pro | | Command Line Operation: vmrun, vctl | ● | ● | | vCenter Server Appliance Easy Deploy | ● | ● | | REST API | ● | ● | | Virtual Network Customization (NAT, network rename) | ● | ● | | Virtual Network Simulation (Packet Loss, Latency, Bandwidth) | ● | ● | | Connect to vSphere/ESXi Server | ● | ● | | Remote vSphere Host Power Control | ● | ● | | Create Linked Clones | ● | ● | | Create Full Clones | ● | ● | | Encrypt VMs | ● | ● | ## Resources **[VMware Desktop Hypervisors Data Sheet](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-desktop-hypervisors-datasheet)** **[VMware Desktop Hypervisors Solution Brief](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-desktop-hypervisors-solution-brief)** **[Why Everyone Loves VMware Desktop Hypervisors](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-desktop-hypervisors-infographic)** [VIEW ALL RESOURCES](https://www.vmware.com/resources/resource-center?product[]=VMware%20Fusion%20and%20Workstation) ## Ready to Get Started? - [Contact Sales](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/contact-us) ## Also of Interest - [VMware vSphere](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vsphere) - [Desktop Hypervisor Solutions](https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor) - [What is a Virtual Machine?](https://www.vmware.com/topics/virtual-machine)