VMware Fusion 12 license?

[Rainbow1616]

I had to upgrade to fusion 11.5 in April because 10 quit working with the latest mac os. Now my mac just updated to Big Sur and its telling me I have to upgrade to fusion 12? I just paid 55 in April now they want another 80 for Fusion 12? 

I tried the new key I had and it didn't work.

How does parallels compare i'm seriously considering switching. I'm not paying an upgrade fee every time Apple upgrades their OS.

[a_p_]

In case you don't need the professional edition, you may go with the free edition that's available for v12.
see https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/evalcenter?p=fusion-player-personal

André

[Rainbow1616]

How do I know if I need more than the free license? I have always paid for it. I do use it for work sometimes if that matters?

[scott28tt]

@Rainbow1616 

Check the Compare section of this page and look at Player vs Pro, although if it’s for commercial use you would need a license even if you used Player.

[a_p_]

The Fusion product line manager's blog post may help.
https://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/2020/08/announcing-fusion-12-and-workstation-16.html

André