Compare Citrix DaaS and VMware Horizon 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Citrix DaaS
Star Rating
(542)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Citrix DaaSVMware Horizon
Star Rating
(112)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware HorizonSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that VMware Horizon excels in Remote Wipe capabilities, scoring a remarkable 9.7, which reviewers mention is crucial for maintaining data security in case of device loss.
- Reviewers mention that Citrix DaaS shines in Two-Factor Authentication, achieving a score of 9.1, which users say enhances security measures significantly compared to VMware Horizon's score of 8.8.
- G2 users highlight that both products offer strong Desktop Virtualization features, each scoring 9.3, but users on G2 note that VMware Horizon provides a more seamless experience in managing virtual desktops.
- Users say that Citrix DaaS has a slight edge in Image Management with a score of 9.2, while VMware Horizon scores 8.7, indicating that Citrix's approach to managing desktop images is more user-friendly and efficient.
- Reviewers mention that VMware Horizon's Admin Console is rated at 8.6, which users report is intuitive, but Citrix DaaS's console, while slightly lower at 8.3, offers more advanced integration options that some users find beneficial.
- Users report that both platforms provide excellent Application Virtualization, with Citrix DaaS scoring 9.3 compared to VMware Horizon's 9.0, suggesting that Citrix may offer a more robust solution for application delivery.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Citrix DaaS
No pricing availableVMware Horizon
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Citrix DaaS
No trial information availableVMware Horizon
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
418
8.8
94
Ease of Use
8.5
421
8.4
94
Ease of Setup
8.2
120
7.6
36
Ease of Admin
8.2
119
8.3
32
Quality of Support
8.2
361
8.4
83
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
121
8.9
30
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
401
8.3
89
Features by Category
Login Options
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Productivity
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Customization
8.7
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
62
9.3
28
9.2
62
9.0
26
Desktop Management
9.2
63
9.2
27
9.2
60
8.7
25
8.8
58
8.5
25
Support
8.9
55
8.7
26
Security
9.1
61
8.8
23
9.1
56
9.0
23
8.9
57
9.0
24
9.0
60
9.0
26
Functionality
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Management
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Citrix DaaS and VMware Horizon are categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Unique Categories
VMware Horizon has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Citrix DaaS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware Horizon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Hospital & Health Care
12.5%
Financial Services
5.8%
Higher Education
3.9%
Insurance
3.5%
Other
58.8%
Information Technology and Services
30.6%
Computer Software
10.2%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Other
39.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Citrix DaaS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
It can provide the guidance, technology, and support to help organizations enable secure remote-work initiatives and to maintain ongoing business operations throughout this evolving global crisis. Our business users mobile-ready workers have laptops and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Environmental Services
Can be glitchy if you don't update - not really a problem.
VMware Horizon
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Yogesh M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mohsen A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Connection timeout and lags are my main issue with Horizon. I don't know if it's our network or their system but it's not as fast as I like it to be.
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
It can provide the guidance, technology, and support to help organizations enable secure remote-work initiatives and to maintain ongoing business operations throughout this evolving global crisis. Our business users mobile-ready workers have laptops and...
Yogesh M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
VMware Horizon provides consistent user experience across all devices. VMware Horizon's performance is optimal for virtual desktops. Its security features provide further data protection.
Verified User in Environmental Services
Can be glitchy if you don't update - not really a problem.
Mohsen A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Connection timeout and lags are my main issue with Horizon. I don't know if it's our network or their system but it's not as fast as I like it to be.
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Discussions
What is Citrix virtual apps and desktops?
2 comments
NA
Citrix Virtual Apps is application virtualization software that delivers centrally-hosted Windows applications to local devices without the necessity of...Read more
How do I install Citrix virtual apps and desktops?
2 comments
HS
Component prerequisites are installed automatically See the Citrix StoreFront and the Citrix License Server documentation for their supported platforms and...Read more
Whether Citrix will bring offerings similar to AVD?
1 comment
SD
Are they even thinking that way? doubt that.... they are currently going through the acquisition and mostly going to take a stand for public cloud with all...Read more
VMware Horizon has no discussions with answers
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