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VMware Workstation mindshare

As of March 2025, the mindshare of VMware Workstation in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category stands at 16.9%, up from 13.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
University
7%
Educational Organization
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Hospitality Company
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Media Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Non Profit
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%

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RJ
Owner at Inforex
Verified user of VMware Workstation
Dec 18, 2024
Utilize advanced features for company needs with improvement needed in network configuration

Pros

"VMware Workstation works correctly and has more features compared to Oracle VirtualBox. "

Cons

"The network configuration was not as easy as it could be and could take less time. "
Shambhu Narayan  Singh - PeerSpot user
IT Manager at Axis Securities Limited
Verified user of VMware Workstation
Nov 27, 2023
An easy-to-manage solution that has really good customer support compared to other market players

Pros

"VMware Workstation is easy to manage and understand."

Cons

"It would be helpful if VMware Workstation included an in-built monitoring tool for monitoring things."
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Dan Hercules - PeerSpot user
Data Center Solutions Architect at MicroAge
Verified user of VMware Workstation
Sep 2, 2023
Product version discussed: Workstation 17
A complete solution with large partner support and an ecosystem

Pros

"VMware Workstation has tons of third-party support, the largest partner ecosystem. VMware works with a ton of different vendors. They have plugins for almost everything. Other hypervisors lack the flexibility that VMware Workstation offers. "

Cons

"It would be great if VMware Workstation had more networking options and compatibility, that would be great. I would like to deploy virtual switches and play around with networking a bit more. Otherwise, I have to deploy ESXi Virtual Edition and emulate it, which is painful and clunky."
PeerSpot user
Systems and Security Administrator at a hospitality company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of VMware Workstation
Aug 23, 2016
Product version discussed: 12 Pro
I like the ability to drag a VM to an additional monitor and utilize VMs on separate windows.
Phanindar Ada - PeerSpot user
Technical Architect at YASH Technologies
Verified user of VMware Workstation
May 13, 2024
Offers ease of deployment and use along with a comfortable configuration process to be handled

Pros

"The product is stable, very easy to deploy, easy to use, easy to configure, and easy to set up."

Cons

"The product's integration capabilities are an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
PeerSpot user
Chief Technical Officer at a construction company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of VMware Workstation
Feb 28, 2022
Product version discussed: 11
Easy to use, powerful virtualization capabilities, and good performance

Pros

"We are able to simultaneously run multiple operating systems in a single machine and have virtually no performance hit."

Cons

"The interface is a little wonky and needs to be improved."
SHUBHAM BHINGARDE - PeerSpot user
Project Engineer at CDAC
Verified user of VMware Workstation
Feb 15, 2024
Helps to create a virtual operating system for testing various tools

Pros

"Instead of relying on dual-boot operating systems, I can utilize open-source tools within my infrastructure. This approach allows me to create an in-house cloud platform suitable for testing. VMware Workstation enables me to perform tasks across various operating systems using a single device. It has helped me save time. "

Cons

"The solution should provide a guide on its installation. "
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Operations Manager at a agriculture with 1-10 employees
Verified user of VMware Workstation
Sep 9, 2024
Helps minimize noise and clutter in common office spaces

Pros

"Having ten people working off a single piece of hardware reduces costs."

Cons

"One improvement is mouse emulation. Some people in the office want to use a five—or seven-button mouse like they're used to at home, but they can't with the workstation setup. "