Upbound vs VMware Workstation Pro
| Upbound | VMware Workstation Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $1,000/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | Linux, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Self-service provisioning | Yes | — |
| Infrastructure as code | Yes | — |
| Workflow automation | Yes | — |
| Kubernetes support | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | hybrid | — |
| Policy and governance | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Platform Engineering Software. On Specifiction, Upbound scores higher on our published basis.