| Feature | Workstation Pro | Workstation Player | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Paid (30-day trial) | Free for Personal Use | | Multiple Snapshots | Yes | No (Only current state) | | Cloning VMs | Yes (Linked & Full) | No | | Virtual Networks | Yes (Advanced NAT/VNET) | Limited (Basic NAT only) | | Commercial Use | Licensed required | Paid license required |
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