Top Alternatives to VMware Workstation

Looking for VMware Workstation alternatives? We've curated 3 top alternatives that offer similar functionality. Whether you need options, free plans, or open source solutions, explore our comprehensive list to find the perfect fit for your needs.

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KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

Open Source

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is a powerful, integrated virtualization solution for Linux, turning the kernel into a hypervisor. It enables running multiple virtual machines with unmodified Linux or Windows guest operating systems, leveraging standard Linux scheduling and memory management.

Key Features

Excellent performance due to kernel integration and hardware acceleration.
Highly stable and reliable as part of the Linux kernel.
Scalable to support large deployments and high resource demands.

vs VMware Workstation

Excellent performance due to kernel integration and hardware acceleration. compared to VMware Workstation

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Microsoft Hyper-V Server

Commercial

Microsoft Hyper-V Server is a dedicated, lean hypervisor-based virtualization platform for creating and managing virtual machines. It provides core virtualization capabilities including live migration and clustering, offering a robust foundation for datacenter and cloud environments.

Key Features

Dedicated, lean hypervisor for optimized performance and security.
Includes essential features like Live Migration and Clustering for high availability.
Cost-effective solution, historically available as a free download.

vs VMware Workstation

Dedicated, lean hypervisor for optimized performance and security. compared to VMware Workstation

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ASG-Remote Desktop

Commercial

ASG-Remote Desktop is a feature-rich application designed for managing a variety of remote systems including Windows, Citrix, Linux/UNIX, and macOS. It provides a centralized platform for accessing and controlling remote sessions via multiple protocols.

Key Features

Supports multiple remote connection protocols (RDP, SSH, Telnet, VNC).
Centralized management of diverse remote systems.
Includes integrated SSH and Telnet clients.

vs VMware Workstation

Supports multiple remote connection protocols (RDP, SSH, Telnet, VNC). compared to VMware Workstation

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KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

Open Source

Key Features

Excellent performance due to kernel integration and hardware acceleration.
Highly stable and reliable as part of the Linux kernel.
Scalable to support large deployments and high resource demands.

vs VMware Workstation

Excellent performance due to kernel integration and hardware acceleration. compared to VMware Workstation

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Microsoft Hyper-V Server

Commercial

Key Features

Dedicated, lean hypervisor for optimized performance and security.
Includes essential features like Live Migration and Clustering for high availability.
Cost-effective solution, historically available as a free download.