: Free for everyone (commercial, educational, and personal).

: You must create a free account at the Broadcom Support Portal to download it.

: The latest version as of early 2026 is 25H2 , which replaces the old "Workstation 17" numbering system. 🛠️ Key Features of Workstation Pro 17

: Supports DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.3 for 3D applications and light gaming.

: Essential for running Windows 11 guest operating systems.

: Allocate up to 16 vCPUs , 64GB of RAM, and 8GB of VRAM per virtual machine.

If you are sticking with version 17 specifically, here is what makes it a top-tier hypervisor: