As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom) has made the current versions of Fusion Pro free for all users , including commercial and educational use. While 11.5.3 is legacy software, you can find official documentation and help through the Broadcom Support Portal .
: Allowed configuration of MTU packet sizes for virtual networks, a feature exclusive to the Pro version.
VM Fusion not able to use purgeable space - Broadcom Community VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3
: A known "purgeable space" bug on Catalina host systems could prevent Fusion from utilizing available disk space.
VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3, released in early 2020, was a key maintenance update for VMware’s virtualization platform on Intel-based Macs. It is primarily noted for being the last version to support as a host operating system. Overview and Compatibility As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom)
: New security features in macOS Mojave and Catalina sometimes required disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) to resolve USB device recognition issues. Modern Availability
: Enabled running unmodified operating systems like Windows 10 and various Linux distributions alongside macOS. VM Fusion not able to use purgeable space
: Designed for Intel-based Macs ; it does not support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips). Key Features and Improvements
No products in the cart.