G2 Vendor Directory

VMware Workstation Pro vs. Azure Virtual Machines

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

MetricVMware Workstation Pro

by Broadcom

Azure Virtual Machines

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count140394
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup8.88.8
Quality of support8.98.6
Meets requirements9.49.1
NPS66.42335858.465608
Small Business34.3%31.1%
Mid-Market37.9%33.2%
Enterprise27.9%35.7%
Total page views425547
Total LLM citations2,7341,744

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

Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are scalable, on-demand computing resources provided by Microsoft Azure, enabling users to deploy and manage virtualized Windows and Linux servers in the cloud. These VMs support a wide range of workloads, from simple web applications to complex enterprise solutions, offering flexibility and control over computing resources without the need for physical hardware maintenance.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Scalability
  • Cloud Storage
  • Security
  • Flexibility
  • Cloud Computing