Many of the new features in Fusion 11 are simply intended to bring it into line with recent developments on both Mac and Windows platforms, including compatibility with the new macOS Mojave as well as the latest 18-core iMac Pro and 6-core MacBook Pro models. There's also a second version of the program available, called Fusion Pro, that provides additional features for corporate users, which costs £117.46 (ex. VAT, or $79.99).Įxisting users - going back to Fusion 8 - can upgrade to version 11 for £36.63 (ex. VAT, or $79.99), Fusion can still be bought for a one-time price of £59.13 (ex. Unlike Parallels Desktop, which has long-since adopted a 'software as service' model, and requires an annual subscription of £58.32 (ex. The company stopped trying to match Parallels' regular schedule of updates, and instead focused on its corporate products and services, such as VMware Workstation and vSphere.īut, at the recent VMworld conference, CEO Pat Gelsinger once more emphasized his strategy of 'any device, any application, any cloud', and it would appear that 'any device' still includes the Mac, as the company has just given Fusion its most significant update in recent years. VMware Fusion 11, First Take: MacOS and Windows updates restore competitive edgeĪ few years ago, it looked as though VMWare's Fusion had ceded the market for Mac virtualisation software to its arch-rival, Parallels Desktop. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services.
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