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Clash Verge is a widely used proxy client on Windows, helping users optimize network access and manage traffic routing. At the same time, many people also run VMware Workstation or VMware Player on the same PC to host virtual machines (VMs). Now that VMware Workstation and Fusion are free, more users are setting up VMs — and running into this exact network conflict. If you haven’t downloaded VMware yet, see our free download guide. ...

On November 11, 2024, VMware announced via its official blog that its two major desktop virtualization products, VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion, will be free for all users, including commercial, educational, and individual users. To download them, follow our step-by-step VMware free download guide. This significant change marks the end of paid subscriptions for the Pro versions of these products, highlighting VMware’s shift in market strategy and its keen understanding of user needs. ...

After being acquired by Broadcom, VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro are now free for all users, including commercial, educational, and individual users. For analysis on why Broadcom made this move and its market impact, see our article on what VMware going free means. If you encounter network issues in VMware — especially when running a proxy like Clash Verge on the host — check our VMware no internet fix. Fusion Pro and Workstation Pro have two license models now. Users will decide based on their use case whether a commercial license is required. ...