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VirtualBox vs VMware Fusion

Updated January 22, 2026

VirtualBox vs VMware Fusion: Which is best for you?

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  Features
Desktop Virtualization
4.73
Virtualization
4.69
Desktop/Application Virtualization
4.63
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Pros / Cons
  • I didn't find another tool which can currently replace VirtualBox to host my VMs for testing and still a great tool free of charge.
  • The Guest Additions doesn't work properly with all the OSes, and also sometimes changing the screen size/resolution of the VM running might create an issue like flickering.
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  • What really sets it apart is the seamless data sharing between the host and guest operating systems, which is a huge help for testing and software development. Plus, it has a user-friendly interface and excellent support, making it accessible to both beginners and experts. And the fact that it's readily available with minimal licensing concerns is definitely a big plus.
  • VMware Fusion is a dependable virtualization tool that strikes a balance between performance and user-friendliness.
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Ease-of-Use
4.3/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.7/ 5
4.6/ 5
Customer Support
4.1/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.2/ 5
Functionality
4.5/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.6/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
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Ideal Customer Size
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Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad