As of late 2024, Broadcom (the owner of VMware) has made significant changes to how Fusion is distributed:
This update improved 3D graphics performance by supporting DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3, which was essential for running engineering software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks on a Mac.
Modern versions can be downloaded and used without a traditional license key, simplifying the setup process for new users.
It was the first version fully optimized for macOS 10.15, including support for Dark Mode and "Sidecar," allowing users to use an iPad as a second display for their Windows or Linux VMs.
VMware Fusion Pro is now available at no cost for personal, educational, and even commercial use.
A major addition for developers was vctl , a command-line tool for building, running, and managing containers (like Docker) directly within Fusion without needing a full VM.
Vmware Fusion Pro 11.5.0 -
As of late 2024, Broadcom (the owner of VMware) has made significant changes to how Fusion is distributed:
This update improved 3D graphics performance by supporting DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3, which was essential for running engineering software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks on a Mac. VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.0
Modern versions can be downloaded and used without a traditional license key, simplifying the setup process for new users. As of late 2024, Broadcom (the owner of
It was the first version fully optimized for macOS 10.15, including support for Dark Mode and "Sidecar," allowing users to use an iPad as a second display for their Windows or Linux VMs. VMware Fusion Pro is now available at no
VMware Fusion Pro is now available at no cost for personal, educational, and even commercial use.
A major addition for developers was vctl , a command-line tool for building, running, and managing containers (like Docker) directly within Fusion without needing a full VM.
