VMware NSX vs VMware Workstation Pro
| VMware NSX | VMware Workstation Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, self-hosted, Windows |
| Deployment model | hybrid | agentless |
| Workload coverage | — | mixed |
| Policy granularity | — | identity |
| Kubernetes enforcement | — | Yes |
| Identity-based rules | — | Yes |
| Cloud environment | — | on_premises |
Both are listed in Best Microsegmentation Software, Best Container Networking Software, Best Software-Defined Networking Software. On Inferse, VMware Workstation Pro scores higher on our published basis.