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At a Glance
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Star Rating
(13)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon AppStream 2.0
Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway
Star Rating
(71)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Citrix Gateway
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Citrix Gateway excels in its Data Protection capabilities, scoring 8.7, which reviewers mention provides robust security for sensitive information. In contrast, Amazon AppStream 2.0, while still strong, has a slightly lower score in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Citrix Gateway's Quality of Support is rated at 7.4, which some users find lacking compared to Amazon AppStream 2.0's impressive score of 8.7, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team.
  • G2 users highlight Citrix Gateway's Multi-Factor Authentication feature, scoring 8.2, as a strong point, but users on G2 note that Amazon AppStream 2.0 offers a more seamless user experience with its authentication systems, scoring 9.0.
  • Users say that Citrix Gateway's Ease of Setup is rated at 7.4, which some find cumbersome, while Amazon AppStream 2.0 shines with a score of 8.3, making it easier for organizations to get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Citrix Gateway's Remote Access score of 8.2 is effective, but users report that Amazon AppStream 2.0 provides a more user-friendly experience, reflected in its higher score of 8.5.
  • Users on G2 highlight Citrix Gateway's Administration Console with a score of 8.6 as a strong feature, but they also note that Amazon AppStream 2.0's administration features are more intuitive, leading to a better overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon AppStream 2.0
No pricing available
Citrix Gateway
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon AppStream 2.0
No trial information available
Citrix Gateway
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
11
8.6
50
Ease of Use
8.8
11
8.4
51
Ease of Setup
8.3
7
7.4
13
Ease of Admin
7.1
7
6.9
8
Quality of Support
8.7
9
7.4
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
7
8.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
9
5.6
50
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
293
Authentication Options
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.7
10
Access Control Types
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
6.8
10
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Network Access Control (NAC)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.8
80
Data
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Network
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Logistics
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.0
397
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
31
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
7.9
31
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
6.5
24
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.4
30
Security
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.9
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway
Amazon AppStream 2.0 and Citrix Gateway are categorized as Remote Desktop
Unique Categories
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Amazon AppStream 2.0 is categorized as Other Video
Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway is categorized as Network Access Control (NAC) and Single Sign-On (SSO)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.7%
Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
56.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Hospital & Health Care
16.7%
Higher Education
16.7%
Wireless
8.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
8.3%
Oil & Energy
8.3%
Other
41.7%
Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Hospital & Health Care
9.2%
Consumer Services
7.7%
Telecommunications
4.6%
Management Consulting
4.6%
Other
56.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The setup wizard included on the image is very useful and easy to use

Most Helpful Critical Review
Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

NetScaler Unified Gateway is a great solution for remote access and single sign-on to web applications.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Transfer between WiFi or other network interruptions can end or suspend the session meaning a logout and login must be redone.

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Discussions
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Amazon AppStream 2.0 Discussions
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Citrix Gateway
Citrix Gateway Discussions
Is Citrix gateway a VPN?
1 comment
Dhanush S.
DS
It's more than vpn it provides contextual sso without vpnRead more
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