You can import existing third-party virtual machines and run them in Fusion.
Funtrash. I currently use VMware Fusion 8.5, but I have been using VMware since version 4.x, but currently I am very unhappy because of the performance that is terrible. I would like to know if there is any discount to switch from vmware to parallels? Although VMware Fusion doesn’t keep up with Parallels’ regular updates cycle, it also runs a smattering of Linux and Windows virtual machines. It takes the same basic approach to virtualization technology that uses software to simulate an ordinary Windows PC’s hardware. With Parallels Desktop for Mac you can use Windows that you set up using VMware Fusion, Microsoft Virtual PC, and Virtualbox. VMware Fusion 11.5 for Parallels Price: $79.99 Chosen year after year as the preferred way to run Windows on a Mac, VMware Fusion gives users the speed and reliability that can only be delivered by the world leader in virtualization. Parallels costs $79.99 for a single installation. It is very similar to VMware Fusion in terms of features, look and feel but is aimed firmly at home users. This means it is slightly easier to get to grips with.
- Select File > Import.
- Browse to the existing virtual machine you want to import and click Open.
- Type the name for the imported virtual machine in the Save As text box and indicate where to save it. The default destination is the Virtual Machines folder created by Fusion.Fusion displays the disk space needed for the import, and the space available on the current disk.
- Click Import. When the import is complete, the virtual machine appears in the virtual machine list, in the powered-off state.
- Click Finish. Fusion installs VMware Tools after the virtual machine powers on, and reboots the system after the Tools installation is complete.
Vmware Fusion Vs Parallels
You have a separate Fusion version of the third-party virtual machine.