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VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion
(122)
4.4 out of 5
VMware Fusion
By Broadcom
VMware Horizon
VMware Horizon
(112)
4.2 out of 5
VMware Horizon
By Broadcom
At a Glance
VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion
Star Rating
(122)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99
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VMware Horizon
VMware Horizon
Star Rating
(112)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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VMware Fusion vs VMware Horizon

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found VMware Fusion easier to use and set up. However, reviewers felt that administration of both products was equally easy, and preferred doing business with VMware Horizon overall.

  • Reviewers felt that VMware Fusion meets the needs of their business better than VMware Horizon.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that VMware Fusion is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of VMware Horizon over VMware Fusion.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
VMware Fusion
Configure VMware Fusion 8
$79.99
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VMware Horizon
No pricing available
Free Trial
VMware Fusion
No trial information available
VMware Horizon
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
111
8.8
94
Ease of Use
8.8
110
8.4
94
Ease of Setup
8.2
21
7.6
36
Ease of Admin
8.3
20
8.3
32
Quality of Support
8.6
72
8.4
83
Quality of Work
Not enough data
Not enough data
Responsiveness
Not enough data
Not enough data
Expertise of Team
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution Ability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Skills
Not enough data
Not enough data
Professionalism
Not enough data
Not enough data
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
19
8.9
30
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
111
8.3
89
Features by Category
Professional ServicesHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing ServicesHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.9
28
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
28
Not enough data
9.0
26
Desktop Management
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Support
Not enough data
8.7
26
Security
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.0
26
Server VirtualizationHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.7
6
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
B2B ServicesHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Team Quality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion
VMware Horizon
VMware Horizon
VMware Fusion and VMware Horizon share no categories
Unique Categories
VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion is categorized as Server Virtualization
VMware Horizon
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
48.3%
VMware Horizon
VMware Horizon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.7%
Reviewers' Industry
VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion
Computer Networking
24.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Computer Software
7.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Internet
5.1%
Other
39.8%
VMware Horizon
VMware Horizon
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Computer Software
10.2%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Other
39.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
US
Uri S.
Verified User in Computer Networking

There are some softwares only available on Windows and not on MacOSX and with fusion I can use them like I used them in my old computer. The software runs even faster in the virtual machine than in my old windows computer.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Krzysztof L.
KL
Krzysztof L.
Verified User in Hospitality

Price, there is number of open-source products available that can do mostly the same (minus the integration). The WiFi bridging to your VM doesn't work as expect. The VM doesn't get DHCP packets, on static or LAN Bridge works correctly. VMWare never...

VMware Horizon
VMware Horizon
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yogesh M.
YM
Yogesh M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Defense & Space
GD
Verified User in Defense & Space

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Discussions
VMware Fusion
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