VMware Fusion vs. Microsoft Application Virtualization
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | VMware Fusion | Microsoft Application Virtualization |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 126 | 16 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Quality of support | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Meets requirements | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| NPS | 57.377049 | 43.75 |
| Small Business | 27.8% | 31.3% |
| Mid-Market | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| Enterprise | 46.8% | 18.8% |
| Total page views | 235 | 22 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,398 | 14 |
VMware Fusion
VMware Fusion is a powerful desktop hypervisor developed by VMware, enabling Mac users to run multiple operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and other versions of macOS, concurrently with their native macOS environment. This capability allows for seamless integration and operation of diverse applications across different platforms without the need for dual-booting or additional hardware.
- Deployment
- Ease of Use
- Hardware Support
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.