VMware Player Alternatives

Run virtual machines built with VMware Workstation, ESXi, and other VMware products.

VMware Workstation Player is a free and lightweight desktop virtualization application that allows you to run, evaluate, and test multiple operating systems on a single computer. It supports virtual machines created with VMware Workstation Pro, ESXi, and other VMware products, ensuring seamless compatibility across the VMware ecosystem. Read more.

Alternative apps to VMware Player:

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VMware Workstation Pro 26H1

Run multiple operating systems seamlessly on your desktop.
- Freeware
- Windows, Linux
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VirtualBox 7.2.14

Run any OS, anytime, anywhere. VirtualBox makes powerful virtualization free and easy.
- Freeware
- Windows, macOS, Linux
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VMware Fusion Pro 26H1

VMware Fusion is the easiest and most reliable way to run Windows or Linux on a Mac without rebooting.
- Freeware
- macOS
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Parallels Desktop for Mac 20.4.2

Create multiple virtual machines on any Intel or Apple M Series Mac.
- Free to Try
- macOS
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Parallels Workstation for Windows 2.2

Use multiple operating systems simultaneously on one physical machine.
- Free to Try
- Windows
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Parallels Workstation for Linux 2.0

Use multiple operating systems simultaneously on one physical machine.
- Free to Try
- Linux

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