# VMware Workstation Pro privacy rating

Proprietary desktop hypervisor from Broadcom for Windows and Linux hosts that runs multiple guest operating systems in virtual machines. Free for personal and commercial use.

## Summary

VMware Workstation Pro scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the virtual machines criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://www.vmware.com/products/desktop-hypervisor/workstation-and-fusion
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Tag Manager, OneTrust (not scored)
- Category: [Virtual machines](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-machines/)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Tag Manager and OneTrust. |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free product backed by Broadcom's paid enterprise business, with no ads in the software. | https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2024/11/11/vmware-fusion-and-workstation-are-now-free-for-all-users/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/virtual-machines/vmware-workstation-pro/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/virtual-machines/vmware-workstation-pro.md