Compare VMware Fusion 5 and Endpoint Virtualization - Oct 2019

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - VMware Fusion 5 or Endpoint Virtualization?

Endpoint Virtualization is more expensive to implement (TCO) than VMware Fusion 5, and Endpoint Virtualization is rated with the same score (50/100) as VMware Fusion 5 (50/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Virtualization solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

VMware Vs. Symantec

VMware: VMware, Inc. is a company providing virtualization software,founded in 1998 and based in Palo Alto, California, USA. The company was acquired by EMC Corporation in 2004, and operates as a separate software subsidiary. VMware's desktop software runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, while VMware's enterprise software hypervis...

Symantec: Symantec helps consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information against more risks at more po...

Who is more expensive? VMware Fusion 5 or Endpoint Virtualization?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Virtualization software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for VMware Fusion 5 and Endpoint Virtualization.

VMware Fusion 5 price starts at $63 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 VMware Fusion 5 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Virtualization software. Endpoint Virtualization price starts at $360 per user/year , When comparing Endpoint Virtualization to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Virtualization software cost.

Bottom line: Endpoint Virtualization is more expensive than VMware Fusion 5.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared VMware Fusion 5 Vs. Endpoint Virtualization based on some of the most important and required Virtualization features.

VMware Fusion 5: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Endpoint Virtualization: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

The software is used as a viable option for home users who want to run Windows based application on their Mac devices. The software is an ideal business solution for small and medium ventures, including new startups in various domains.