New Features
What's New?
Now supports Windows 11 Hosts and Guests
New TPM 2.0 Virtual Security Device
Fast Encryption for security at maximum performance
OpenGL 4.3 Graphics in Windows and Linux Virtual Machines

Standard Features

Run Windows DirectX 11 Games and Apps
Run, Build, Push and Pull OCI Containers with vctl or docker-machine
Deploy Kubernetes Environments on the Desktop
Monster VMs with up to 32 vCPU, 128GB RAM, 8GB VRAM
Accessible using screen reader and other assistive technology
vSphere 8 support for local deployments and remote connections
High Performance File Transfer and Copy/Paste between Host and Guest
Security: vGPU rendering engine runs in an isolated sandbox for maximum isolation
Dark Mode Interface
Support for Windows Hyper-V Mode
Supports the latest Windows 10, Windows 11 and major Linux OS releases
Vulkan Rendering Engine on Linux Hosts with integrated Intel GPUs
Workstation Helps You Work
Pro:
IT Professionals
  • Run virtual machines, containers and Kubernetes clusters that are compatible with your corporate data center, right from your laptop
  • IT Service Providers can install operating systems and software on as many virtual machines as you’d like
  • Create new servers quickly, and eliminates the need to purchase hardware when a new server is needed
Businesses
  • Add a new level of security to your fleet of productivity software users by providing a secured sandbox to run secondary Operating Systems designed for any kind of use case.
  • Run multiple application and operating system workloads on one server, enabling better resource management
  • Spread workload among underutilized servers which speeds up performance and reduces downtime
Developers
  • Create and test multiple operating systems and browser compatibility to build cross-platform or cloud-scale apps from your desktop
  • Test new operating system updates and patches in a safe environment before updates are deployed live
  • Securely Share Files and Paths from Host to Many Guests at Once

Workstation Helps You Play and Learn:
Player:
Gamers
  • Run Mac games right from your Windows or Linux device
Students
  • Develop and test for any platform
Casual & Productivity Users
  • Run nearly any operating system on Windows or Linux
Compare Player vs. Pro
Features
Player
Pro
Create New VMs, Containers and Kubernetes Clusters
3D graphics with DX11 and OpenGL 4.3 support
Assistive Device Support
Create/Manage Encrypted VM
Snapshots
Over 200 Supported OSs (Linux, older Windows, BSD)
Windows 10 and 11 Hosts
Virtual Network Customization
Connect to vSphere/ESXi Server
Instantly Create Copies of VMs with Linked Clones
Duplicate entire VMs without hassle with Full Clones
Remote vSphere Host Power Control
Network Bandwith and Packet Loss Simulation
Workstation Pricing
VMware Workstation 17 Player
New
License for Commercial Use. Secure, Streamlined Local Virtualization for Businesses supporting work-from-anywhere.
Buy Player
£127.49
Upgrade Player
£67.49
MOST POPULAR
VMware Workstation 17 Pro
New
Pushing the Edge of Local Virtualization for IT Professionals and Developers.
Buy Pro
£169.16
Upgrade Pro
£84.16

All the Features of Player, PLUS
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    Virtual Network Customization

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    Connect to vSphere/ESXi Server

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    Instantly Create Copies of VMs with Linked Clones

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    Create portable VM duplicates without hassle with Full Clones

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    Remote vSphere Host Power Control

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    Network Bandwith and Packet Loss Simulation

Use Cases
Solutions for IT Pros
Design, test and demo software solutions for nearly any device.
Solutions for Developers
Build and test apps and operating systems with ease.
Solutions for Businesses
Enable BYO by delivering corporate desktops and apps to any user, anywhere.