Compare VMware Workstation 9 and Endpoint Virtualization - Nov 2019

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Nov 15, 2019

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - VMware Workstation 9 or Endpoint Virtualization?

Endpoint Virtualization is more expensive to implement (TCO) than VMware Workstation 9, and Endpoint Virtualization is rated with the same score (50/100) as VMware Workstation 9 (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 Workstation 9 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 Workstation 9 and Endpoint Virtualization.

VMware Workstation 9 price starts at $274 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 VMware Workstation 9 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 Workstation 9.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared VMware Workstation 9 Vs. Endpoint Virtualization based on some of the most important and required Virtualization features.

VMware Workstation 9: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

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

Target customer size

The software is suitable for both home and business use. The software is an ideal business solution for small and medium ventures, including new startups in various domains.



VMware Workstation 9

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

starts at $274 per license

VMware Workstation is a Windows virtualization solution for personal and commercial use. The software was designed and launched by VMware, Inc., headquartered in California, United States. It allows you to set ...

Categories: Remote Access, Virtualization.

Endpoint Virtualization

ITQlick rating
(4.9/5)

starts at $360 per user/year

Endpoint Virtualization is application virtualization software for your business. The software was designed and launched by Symantec Corporation headquartered in California, United States. It offers the unifica...

Categories: Business performance management, Virtual Infrastructure.

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VMware Workstation 9: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

Endpoint Virtualization: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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VMware W...
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
50/100
Pricing
5.6/10
License pricing
$274 per license
Functionality
5
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Endpoint...
ITQlick rating
4.9/5
Score
50/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
$360 per user/year
Functionality
5
InstallS...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
7/10
License pricing
$7348.77 per license
Functionality
5
VMware v...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$31 per license
Functionality
4
SolarWin...
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
3.2/10
License pricing
$1,759 per license
Functionality
4

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.