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Compare VMware Horizon and VMware Workstation Pro 
VMware Horizon vs VMware Workstation Pro
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found VMware Workstation Pro easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- Reviewers felt that VMware Workstation Pro meets the needs of their business better than VMware Horizon.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that VMware Workstation Pro is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of VMware Workstation Pro over VMware Horizon.
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
Connection timeout and lags are my main issue with Horizon. I don't know if it's our network or their system but it's not as fast as I like it to be.
From a single desktop/Laptop computer, it is simple to run virtual environments locally which is very helpful for Lab Purposes. It is a best Type B hypervisor.
Cost and closed-source. The closed-source part is not as much of a complaint as the cost. It's extremely annoying that it costs $150 to upgrade versions, basically turning the product into a $150/year subscription (after initial $250 investment for the...
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
From a single desktop/Laptop computer, it is simple to run virtual environments locally which is very helpful for Lab Purposes. It is a best Type B hypervisor.
Connection timeout and lags are my main issue with Horizon. I don't know if it's our network or their system but it's not as fast as I like it to be.
Cost and closed-source. The closed-source part is not as much of a complaint as the cost. It's extremely annoying that it costs $150 to upgrade versions, basically turning the product into a $150/year subscription (after initial $250 investment for the...
