vmware workstation pro vs virtualbox reddit

VirtualBox has something called 'scale mode' but the graphics still have issues in this mode. If by the way you also need real stretched full screen the you'll need Workstation for its 'exclusive mode'. On Workstation you also have the best graphic acceleration of the two and drag and drop exists (VBox still works at dnd and is experimental for Linux only at the moment). Workstation VM's are usually more advanced if you consider the different hardware versions (to choose from) and so many system resources propped in a VM when needed. Workstation has just a minor impact on performance (due to a lot of features + services) and with modern hardware this isn't a problem at all. For the rest, go to Workstation's features.

VirtualBox would win the host performance section because it doesn't slow the host (or the least slowdown you can get): no services are installed at all and of course also the best price tag which is free.

VirtualBox 4.2 | Virtualization - InfoWorldĮach time, Workstation wins overall due to the stability, reputation and features it has + you get better performance at cpu and gpu in a VM.

Vmware workstation pro vs virtualbox reddit