| Feature | VMware Fusion Pro (Personal) | Parallels Desktop | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $0 | $99/year (or $150 one-time) | | Apple Silicon Support | Excellent | Excellent (slightly faster) | | Game Performance | Good | Better (DirectX support) | | Snapshots | Yes (Free) | Pay for Pro version | | Linked Clones | Yes | No |
One of the primary attractions of VMware Fusion is its seamless integration with macOS. The software leverages Apple's Metal graphics API to ensure smooth performance and efficient use of system resources. Here are some key features and benefits that make VMware Fusion an attractive choice for personal use: vmware fusion for personal use
Historically, VMware offered a limited "Fusion Player" for free and a paid "Fusion Pro" for power users. This distinction has been simplified: | Feature | VMware Fusion Pro (Personal) |
Got an old scanner, a 2010 version of Photoshop, or a classic PC game that won't run on macOS Sonoma? Install Windows XP or 7 in Fusion and keep your nostalgia alive. This distinction has been simplified: Got an old