Vmware Pro License and Fee

[developer25]

When I purchase the Pro version, can I use the software for life without any additional payments, or do I need to pay a yearly/monthly fee to continue using it?  Can I use ESXi product unlimitedly with VMware Pro?

[RDPetruska]

When you say "the Pro version" are you referring to VMware Workstation, or some other product?

[developer25]

I am referring to VMware Workstation Pro.

[Alfista_PS]

Hi,

Yes, the VMware Workstation Pro as all Workstation version including Fusion have still the perpetual licences and will have it, By tis products aren't any changes. But you will see with newer versions of Win OS you will ned later an upgrade 😉. You should have in the payment if I know correctly 1 year support included and then you can use it but without support and possibility to get updates.

[Alfista_PS]

To the ESXi that you use. If you use older versions or free one and you will not upgrade it to newer version, then you will have the possibility to use it also while the are under perpetual licences but when you will follow the new updates, they has changes for subscriptions and when your support expires then you will need to pay the subscription. Therefor I suggest you to don't update it, that you can use it.

[scott28tt]

A moderator should move your post to the area of the forums for Workstation Pro now that I have reported the post.

Workstation Pro currently has a perpetual licence rather than being on a subscription, so if you bought a licence for v17 you can continue to use v17 software.

ESXi is now only available for commercial use via a subscription licence, there used to be a free vSphere Hypervisor licence but that no longer exists. For non-commercial use of ESXi, have a look at the VMUG Advantage program: https://www.vmug.com/membership/vmug-advantage-membership

[developer25]

Can I use the same license key multiple times for my project across different companies? Can I install VMware on 2 or more machines using the same Workstation Pro key?

Thanks.

[developer25]

I haven't purchased VMware Workstation Pro yet. I'm researching before buying it. Once I purchase VMware Workstation Pro, will I be able to use the Pro license for ESXi, or do I need to purchase a separate product for ESXi? I should note that I don't have detailed knowledge on this subject.
Thanks

[Alfista_PS]

The ESXi and Workstation has different licenses and now you will be able only to buy for ESXi subscription and this from May, while now any licenses aren't sold while there is big moving. Only what you can buy are licenses for Workstation while there aren't any changes.

[Alfista_PS · Accepted solution]

And you can have one license only on one product, you can't have two or more running products with the same license.

[scott28tt · Accepted solution]

I suggest reading the licensing FAQs: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro/faq.html

Workstation Pro licenses are totally different and separate to ESXi licenses, as per my previous comment.

[developer25]

Thanks

[developer25]

Thanks

[Alfista_PS]

Its a pleasure to help.

When my answer was enough then please mark it as answered.

Thanks.