Vmware Fusion Pro 11.5.3 -
: It is not compatible with macOS Big Sur (11.0) or later, which required an upgrade to Fusion 12.
: Some users reported issues with the Escape key not registering in VMs, often caused by interference from third-party Mac apps like BetterTouchTool .
: Improved compatibility with vSphere through support for the pvscsi (Paravirtual SCSI) device. VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3
: Allowed configuration of MTU packet sizes for virtual networks, a feature exclusive to the Pro version.
: Designed for Intel-based Macs ; it does not support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3 chips). Key Features and Improvements : It is not compatible with macOS Big Sur (11
As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom) has made the current versions of Fusion Pro free for all users , including commercial and educational use. While 11.5.3 is legacy software, you can find official documentation and help through the Broadcom Support Portal .
: Enabled running unmodified operating systems like Windows 10 and various Linux distributions alongside macOS. : Allowed configuration of MTU packet sizes for
VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3, released in early 2020, was a key maintenance update for VMware’s virtualization platform on Intel-based Macs. It is primarily noted for being the last version to support as a host operating system. Overview and Compatibility