VMware Fusion vs. VirtualBox
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | VMware Fusion | VirtualBox |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 126 | 294 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Quality of support | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Meets requirements | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 57.377049 | 67.808219 |
| Small Business | 27.8% | 43.3% |
| Mid-Market | 25.4% | 35.2% |
| Enterprise | 46.8% | 21.5% |
| Total page views | 235 | 1,557 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,398 | 7,056 |
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
VirtualBox
Oracle VM VirtualBox is a free, open-source, cross-platform virtualization software that enables users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single device. Designed for IT professionals and developers, VirtualBox supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Oracle Solaris as host operating systems, making it ideal for testing, development, demonstration, and deployment across diverse platforms.
- Virtualization Management
- Ease of Use
- Security
- Integrations
- Open Source
- OS Support