: This version was optimized to run as a guest or host on macOS 10.12 Sierra, introducing integration for Siri and support for tabbed virtual machine windows.
For users on or Apple Silicon , VMware Fusion 8.5.1 is obsolete and likely won't launch. However, it remains a reliable choice for retro-computing enthusiasts or those maintaining legacy Intel Macs running macOS Sierra or High Sierra. If you are on a modern Mac, the latest VMware Fusion Pro is now free for personal use and offers vastly superior performance. Are you planning to install this on an older Intel Mac , or VMware Fusion 8.5.1-4543325
: Only works on Intel-based Macs; not compatible with M1/M2/M3 chips. : This version was optimized to run as
: As a maintenance release (x.x.1), it fixed many launch-day bugs found in Fusion 8.5. If you are on a modern Mac, the
: It provided full support for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, including specific fixes for bug reports and performance improvements.
: Reliable for running older guest OSs like Windows 7 or earlier Linux distros.