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SUSE Virtualization vs. VMware Workstation Pro

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

MetricSUSE Virtualization

by SUSE

VMware Workstation Pro

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count24140
Ease of use8.79.1
Ease of setup8.38.8
Quality of support8.88.9
Meets requirements9.09.4
NPS66.66666766.423358
Small Business56.5%34.3%
Mid-Market17.4%37.9%
Enterprise26.1%27.9%
Total page views199425
Total LLM citations4312,734

SUSE Virtualization

What is SUSE Virtualization? SUSE Virtualization is a modern, Kubernetes-native alternative to traditional hypervisors. Built on KubeVirt and running directly on bare metal, it enables you to manage virtual machines and integrated storage without the legacy overhead or complex licensing of conventional virtualization platforms. SUSE Virtualization provides full VM lifecycle management, distributed storage, and deep integration with SUSE Rancher Prime. Powered by Kubernetes and KubeVirt under the hood, it delivers a simplified experience - no Kubernetes knowledge required.

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