: Since Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, newer versions (like Fusion 13.x) have been made free for all users , including commercial, educational, and personal use. Availability & Alternatives
: You can download the current free version directly from the Broadcom Support Portal by selecting "VMware Fusion Pro for Personal Use". Fusion and Workstation | VMware
While older versions like 12.2.3 can still be found on third-party repositories like FileHippo , it is generally recommended to upgrade to the latest stable release for better security and native support for Apple silicon.