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Microsoft Application Virtualization vs. VMware Workstation Pro

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Application Virtualization

by Microsoft

VMware Workstation Pro

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count16140
Ease of use8.89.1
Ease of setup8.68.8
Quality of support8.78.9
Meets requirements8.79.4
NPS43.7566.423358
Small Business31.3%34.3%
Mid-Market50.0%37.9%
Enterprise18.8%27.9%
Total page views22425
Total LLM citations142,734

Microsoft Application Virtualization

The appv file is a container that stores XML and non-XML files together in a single entity. This file is built from the AppX format, which is based on the Open Packaging Conventions (OPC) standard.

Pros

    VMware Workstation Pro

    VMware Workstation Pro is a desktop hypervisor that enables users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single Windows or Linux PC. Designed for IT professionals, developers, and educators, it provides a robust platform for developing, testing, and deploying applications across diverse environments without the need for additional hardware. Key Features and Functionality: - Multiple OS Support: Run a wide range of operating systems, including various versions of Windows, Linux, BSD, and MS-DOS, on virtual machines.

    Pros

    • Snapshots
    • Integrations
    • Virtualization Management
    • Features
    • Ease of Use
    • Setup Ease