DiskInternals Linux Reader vs VMware Workstation Pro

DiskInternals Linux Reader

Description: DiskInternals Linux Reader is a free utility that allows Windows users to read Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, ReiserFS, Linux SWAP, and HFS+ partitions from Linux and macOS. It can open disk images and physical disks quickly and provides read-only access to view files and folders.

Type: software

VMware Workstation Pro

Description: VMware Workstation Pro is a desktop virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on a single physical machine. It is used for software development, testing, running legacy apps, and training.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

DiskInternals Linux Reader Features

• Read Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, ReiserFS, Linux SWAP, and HFS+ partitions
• Open disk images and physical disks
• Provides read-only access to view files and folders

VMware Workstation Pro Features

• Create and run multiple virtual machines simultaneously
• Install and run over 200 operating systems including Windows, Linux, etc
• Isolate VMs from host machine for added security
• Take snapshots to save VM state and revert anytime
• Drag-and-drop files between host and VMs
• Virtual networking and sharing options
• 3D graphics support for gaming, CAD, etc
• Unity mode to run VMs seamlessly with host desktop
• Remote connection to access VMs remotely
• VM encryption and cloning

DiskInternals Linux Reader

• Not listed

VMware Workstation Pro

• Open Source