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Comment by Rimintil | Hacker News Reader

I had a hard time finding the free version. You need to register an account, but this should be a direct link to the download page:

https://customerconnect.vmware.com/downloads/details?downloa...

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Alternatively, go there[0], click "Download now" under "Fusion 13 Pro for macOS 12+".

Upon first launch, it'll prompt you to either enter a Pro license, try Pro for 30 days, or go straight to Player (still requires a free license key, obtained via registration).

[0]: https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/fusion-evaluation.htm...

Thanks

I gave up after 45 minutes... They want so much information/cookies/tracking but even after changing browsers and (temporarily) disabling all security/privacy, I couldn't download.

same - the register page doesn't work at all. I just gave up. If it worked for personal use I may have recommended it for work but as it is Parallels or UTM will be my go to choices.

Thank you.

Every time anyone in the office had to go on their website, everyone knew from the groans, moans and thumps.

It’s an abomination.

Wait there is a free version? What's the limitation?

Fusion Player offers a Personal Use License, available for free with a valid MyVMware account. Home users, Open Source contributors, students, and anyone else can use Fusion Player Free for Non-Commercial activity.

There's a "Compare" tab here: https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html

This is only in the Pro column:

    Virtual Network Customization (NAT, network rename)
    Virtual Network Simulation (Packet Loss, Latency, Bandwidth)
    Connect to vSphere / ESXi
    Create Linked Clones
    Create Full Clones
    Trial License

This bit is only in the Player column:

    Free for Personal Use

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