Vmware Fusion Pro 11.0.0 Build 10120384 (2026)
“The initial release of VMware Fusion 11 had performance problems... several patches were released to address these issues, bringing the software up to version 11.0.2.” YouTube · MacDoesStuff
: The author highlights the "Applications Menu" that sits in the macOS Menu Bar, allowing you to quickly start, pause, or shut down VMs without opening the full Fusion interface. VMware Fusion Pro 11.0.0 Build 10120384
User reviews and technical forums from the launch period offer a more critical look at initial performance: “The initial release of VMware Fusion 11 had
: Coverage of the enhanced Metal Graphics Rendering Engine (supporting Direct3D 10.1) and support for high-end hardware like the iMac Pro and 6-core i9 MacBook Pros. “Performance seems to have improved after the patches
“Performance seems to have improved after the patches... Geekbench results on VMware Fusion 11 are now very close to those of an equivalent Parallels machine.” YouTube · MacDoesStuff Important Note on Licensing
If you are looking at this version for personal use today, be aware that Broadcom (the current owner) made starting in May 2024. For the most modern features like Windows 11 on Apple Silicon , you may want to consider moving to the latest version, Fusion 13 Pro , which is also available for free for non-commercial use.