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.

A highly-regarded blog post for this specific version is Review: VMware Fusion 11 by .

: For the "Pro" version, the post mentions the new REST-based API for programmatic VM control and improved vSphere integration. Technical Community Perspectives

: 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.

: 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.

Are you planning to run a on an older Intel Mac, or