Compare Proxmox VE and VMware Fusion 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
$79.99
Proxmox VE
Star Rating
(30)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
Browse all 4 pricing plansVMware Fusion
Star Rating
(122)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99
Learn more about VMware FusionSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that VMware Fusion excels in scalability with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for enterprise environments where resource allocation and management are critical. In contrast, Proxmox VE, while still strong, does not match this level of scalability.
- Reviewers mention that VMware Fusion offers superior OS integration with a score of 9.3, allowing seamless operation across different operating systems. Proxmox VE, although rated slightly higher at 9.6, is noted for its robust support of Linux-based systems, which may not be as beneficial for users needing diverse OS compatibility.
- G2 users highlight that VMware Fusion's performance management features, rated at 8.0, can be less intuitive compared to Proxmox VE's 9.4 rating, which is praised for its user-friendly interface and effective resource management tools.
- Users on G2 report that VMware Fusion's data recovery capabilities scored 7.7, which some find lacking compared to Proxmox VE's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Proxmox VE's backup and restore features are more reliable and easier to use, making it a better option for users concerned about data integrity.
- Reviewers say that VMware Fusion's quality of support is rated at 8.6, which is generally well-received, but Proxmox VE's support quality at 7.0 has been criticized for being less responsive, particularly for small business users who may require more immediate assistance.
- Users report that while both products have a strong product direction, VMware Fusion's score of 7.7 indicates some concerns about future updates and features, whereas Proxmox VE's perfect score of 10.0 suggests a clear and positive trajectory for ongoing development and enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
COMMUNITY
€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
- Access to Enterprise repository
- Support via community forum
VMware Fusion
Configure VMware Fusion 8
$79.99
- Easily Switch from a PC to a Mac
- Designed for OS X El Capitan and ready for the latest releases of Windows 10
- Perfect complement to Boot Camp
Free Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information availableVMware Fusion
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
9.1
111
Ease of Use
8.6
27
8.8
110
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
8.2
21
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
8.3
20
Quality of Support
7.0
17
8.6
72
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
15
8.6
19
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
27
7.7
111
Features by Category
Performance
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
9.0
5
8.6
6
7.7
5
Functionality
9.6
8
9.3
5
9.2
8
9.3
5
9.4
8
8.0
5
8.3
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proxmox VE and VMware Fusion are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
VMware Fusion has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
41.4%
Computer & Network Security
13.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Oil & Energy
6.9%
Internet
6.9%
Other
20.7%
Computer Networking
24.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Computer Software
7.6%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Internet
5.1%
Other
39.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Proxmox VE
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Patrick F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The features I like best right now are: ZFS usability - Storage flexibility options Clustering - one to as many servers as you need for your scalable infrastructure Using hardware passthrough Light weight OS Flexibility, install on old and new...
Most Helpful Critical Review
VMware Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
virtual machines are managed very well. I can easily create a virtual environment, often do tests with virtual machines, the snapshot feature is excellent, I can easily go back in time.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Tara Nicole B.
Verified User in Higher Education
I hate how it minimizes everything on its desktop view. In order to make it viewable, the screen resolution must be changed, and that's an inconvenience for a number of reasons.
Patrick F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The features I like best right now are: ZFS usability - Storage flexibility options Clustering - one to as many servers as you need for your scalable infrastructure Using hardware passthrough Light weight OS Flexibility, install on old and new...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
virtual machines are managed very well. I can easily create a virtual environment, often do tests with virtual machines, the snapshot feature is excellent, I can easily go back in time.
Tara Nicole B.
Verified User in Higher Education
I hate how it minimizes everything on its desktop view. In order to make it viewable, the screen resolution must be changed, and that's an inconvenience for a number of reasons.
Alternatives
Discussions
Possibility of importing virtual machines from other platforms
2 comments
DF
While the answer is yes, unfortunately at the time of writing importing ova files for example isn't a gui based thing. An example is here:...Read more
What operating system is proxmox?
1 comment
RL
Proxmox VE is a complete operating system based on Debian LinuxRead more
What is VMware Fusion used for?
1 comment
MP
This tool will avoid physical windows system for MAC user. You can use MAC OS and Windows OS simultaneously.Read more
VMware Fusion has no more discussions with answers
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