As of May 2024, (the full-featured version) is free for personal use , and as of March 2025, it is free for all use cases , including commercial and educational. You no longer need to look for "Player" or unofficial downloads. Official Download Steps
: Look for the latest version (currently 17.x). Select the download for Windows or Linux . vmware-workstation-player-2021-free-download-get-into-pc
: You will likely need to register a free account to access the "My Downloads" section. As of May 2024, (the full-featured version) is
: Unofficial sites like "Get Into PC" can sometimes bundle malware or unwanted scripts with the installer. As of May 2024
: VMware is now part of Broadcom. You can find downloads on the Broadcom Support Portal .