G2 Vendor Directory

VMware Fusion vs. Ubuntu

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

MetricVMware Fusion

by Broadcom

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count1262,412
Ease of use9.08.9
Ease of setup8.69.1
Quality of support8.88.6
Meets requirements9.39.2
NPS57.37704971.034775
Small Business27.8%47.6%
Mid-Market25.4%32.7%
Enterprise46.8%19.7%
Total page views2353,590
Total LLM citations1,3983,733

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.

Pros

  • Deployment
  • Ease of Use
  • Hardware Support

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Open Source
  • User Interface
  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance