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Fantastic academic step-up. Moving from Player to Pro gives us the advanced tools needed for research.
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WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-A Overview
WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-A-Academic Upgrade: VMware Workstation 16 Player to Workstation 16 Pro is a virtualization software upgrade designed to convert the standard VMware Workstation 16 Player into the advanced VMware Workstation 16 Pro. This upgrade, delivered as a digital key via electronic software delivery, features a lifetime (perpetual) academic license intended for education, IT management, and personal virtualization needs.
This product supports a single user on one device and is compatible with multiple operating systems through a cross-platform approach, including Windows and Linux. It employs an online activation process under a retail license framework and is ideally suited for academic environments, small and medium-sized businesses, and IT professionals seeking enhanced virtualization capabilities for testing, development, and multi-OS management.
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WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-A Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Virtualization
- License Type
- Retail
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- Use Case
- Education
- User Count
- 1 User
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- Cross-Platform
- Delivery Method
- Digital Key
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- 64-bit
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Vendor Support Required
- Product Name
- WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-A-Academic Upgrade: VMware Workstation 16 Player to Workstation 16 Pro
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- No
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-A |  HZ8-STD-A100-3P-SSS-C |  HCI-EN-CPU-3P-SSS-C |  WS17-PRO-C |  FUS12-PLAY-UG-C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Operating System | Virtualization |
| License Type | Retail | Subscription | Subscription | Retail | Perpetual |
| License Duration | Lifetime | 3 Years | 3 Years | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Education | Enterprise | Enterprise | Business | Personal Use |
| User Count | 1 User | 100+ Users | N/A | 1 User | 1 User |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Windows | macOS |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | 64-bit | N/A | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Vendor Support Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-A-Academic Upgrade: VMware Workstation 16 Player to Workstation 16 Pro | HZ8-STD-A100-3P-SSS-C-Production Support/Subscription for VMware Horizon 8 Standard Add-On: 100 Pack (CCU) for 3 years | HCI-EN-CPU-3P-SSS-C-Production Support/Subscription for VMware HCI Kit 6 Enterprise (per CPU) for 3 years | WS17-PRO-C-WKSTN 17 PRO | VMware Fusion 12 Player Upgrade |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Lydia Thorne
4
Exceptional value for researchers. The Pro features offer superior control and snapshots for academic projects.
M
Marcus Reid
5
Robust and reliable transition. This upgrade has greatly expanded our lab's testing and development possibilities.
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Noelle Craft
3
Superior professional upgrade path. It provides academic users with high-end features at an excellent price point.
O
Oliver Quinn
4
Outstanding performance boost for schools. Pro provides the networking flexibility our faculty needs for complex labs.
P
Penelope Gray
5
Trustworthy and efficient upgrade. A smooth path for students to access industry-standard virtualization power.
Q
Quinton Pike
5
Reliable results after upgrading. The extra Pro features have made our academic labs much more efficient.
Questions & Answers
What is included in the Academic Upgrade: VMware Workstation 16 Player to Workstation 16 Pro?
The Academic Upgrade converts an existing VMware Workstation 16 Player license into a fully featured Workstation 16 Pro license, unlocking advanced virtualization tools, snapshots, clones, and commercial use rights for academic users.
Who is eligible for the VMware Workstation 16 Pro Academic Upgrade?
Any student, faculty member, or staff at a degree-granting institution with a valid VMware Workstation 16 Player license qualifies for the Academic Upgrade, subject to verification of academic status.
How do I verify my academic status for the VMware Workstation 16 Pro upgrade?
You can verify your academic status through your institution’s email domain or by submitting a valid student/faculty ID during checkout, ensuring compliance with VMware’s academic licensing policy.
What are the key features unlocked by upgrading to Workstation 16 Pro?
Upgrading provides advanced features including encrypted VMs, VLAN support, snapshot management, full clone and linked clone capabilities, virtual network editor, and support for REST APIs.