VMware Workstation for Linux products are the industry standard for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines on a single Linux PC.

Does VMware run on Linux?

VMware Workstation runs on standard x86-based hardware with 64-bit Intel and AMD processors, and on 64-bit Windows or Linux host operating systems.

Is VMware free for Linux?

Install VMware in Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04: VMware Workstation Player is free for personal and non-commercial use. As an individual, you can use it without paying anything. VMware is not open source though.