{"id":47262,"date":"2024-11-14T19:45:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T18:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/?p=47262"},"modified":"2024-11-14T19:45:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T18:45:10","slug":"vmware-fusion-and-workstation-now-free-for-all-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/vmware-fusion-and-workstation-now-free-for-all-users\/","title":{"rendered":"VMware Fusion and Workstation: Now Free for All Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Effective November 11, 2024<\/strong>, both <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/vmware-by-broadcom-portfolio-simplification-and-transition-to-subscription\/\">VMware<\/a> Fusion<\/strong> and <strong>VMware Workstation<\/strong> are <strong>now available for free to all users<\/strong>, including <strong>commercial<\/strong>, <strong>educational<\/strong>, and <strong>personal<\/strong> <strong>users<\/strong>. This change marks a <strong>significant shift<\/strong> from the previous paid subscription model.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-14-Update-LinkedIn-Website-VMware-Workstation.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-14-Update-LinkedIn-Website-VMware-Workstation.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-14-Update-LinkedIn-Website-VMware-Workstation-500x200.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-14-Update-LinkedIn-Website-VMware-Workstation-150x60.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2024\/11\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2024-11-14-Update-LinkedIn-Website-VMware-Workstation-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>VMware Fusion and Workstation are desktop hypervisor products that allow users to run multiple operating systems on a single machine. These tools are widely used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Development:<\/strong> Testing applications in different environments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> Learning and experimenting with various operating systems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Use:<\/strong> Running software that may not be compatible with the host Operating System (OS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full Functionality:<\/strong> The free versions include all features previously available in the paid versions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>User-Friendly Interface:<\/strong> Easy to navigate and set up virtual machines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-Platform Support:<\/strong> Compatible with various operating systems, including Windows and Linux.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robust Performance:<\/strong> Designed for efficient resource management and high performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Licensing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Access:<\/strong> Both products are now free for all users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for Existing Contracts:<\/strong> Current commercial subscribers will maintain their agreements until expiration and continue to receive support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Contract Support:<\/strong> After contracts end, users can access online resources but will not have support ticketing for troubleshooting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro End-of-Sale<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The paid versions of these offerings \u2013 Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro \u2013 are no longer available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Will I lose features?<\/h3>\n<p>No, the free versions retain all functionalities of the previous paid versions.<\/p>\n<h3>What support is available?<\/h3>\n<p>Users can access community forums, extensive documentation, and knowledge base articles.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there any costs involved?<\/h3>\n<p>No, both VMware Fusion and Workstation are completely free.<\/p>\n<h3>What if I had a paid subscription?<\/h3>\n<p>Your existing contract remains valid until its end date, ensuring continued support during that time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>More information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can read the <strong>official<\/strong> <strong>announcement<\/strong> here: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.vmware.com\/cloud-foundation\/2024\/11\/11\/vmware-fusion-and-workstation-are-now-free-for-all-users\/\">https:\/\/blogs.vmware.com\/cloud-foundation\/2024\/11\/11\/vmware-fusion-and-workstation-are-now-free-for-all-users\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For our <strong>VMware<\/strong> page, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/vmware\/\">https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/vmware\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> for expert services on your specific <strong>VMware<\/strong> software and online services requirements and to <strong>request a quote today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective November 11, 2024, both VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation are now available for free to all users, including commercial, educational, and personal users. 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