Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs Splashtop Remote Support comparison

Citrix and Splashtop are both solutions in the Remote Access category. Citrix is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.5, while Splashtop is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0. Citrix holds a 4.1% mindshare in VUS, compared to Splashtop’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Citrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Splashtop users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Citrix DaaS and Splashtop Remote Support compete in the remote access solutions category. User reviews indicate Citrix DaaS has the upper hand in enterprise features, whereas Splashtop Remote Support is preferred for its pricing and simpler setup.

Features: Citrix DaaS offers robust enterprise-level features like seamless application delivery, high security, and integration capabilities. Splashtop Remote Support is praised for its ease of use, quick session initiation, and reliable performance. Citrix DaaS excels in corporate environments, Splashtop's simplicity and reliable performance give it an advantage for SMBs.

Room for Improvement: Citrix DaaS users suggest improvements in cost efficiency, setup complexity, and user experience. Splashtop Remote Support users point out the need for enhanced security features, broader mobile compatibility, and more advanced tools. Citrix DaaS faces challenges in making its advanced features cost-effective, while Splashtop strives to enhance its security to match corporate requirements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Citrix DaaS is reportedly more complex to deploy due to its extensive feature set but offers comprehensive customer service support. Splashtop Remote Support has a streamlined deployment process, which reduces setup time and complexity, but its customer service is viewed as less extensive compared to Citrix. Hence, Splashtop stands out for easy deployment while Citrix is favored for customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Citrix DaaS is noted for higher setup costs and a slow ROI due to its enterprise-focused model. Splashtop Remote Support offers more cost-effective pricing and a quicker ROI, making it more attractive for budget-conscious organizations. Users find Splashtop delivers better value for the price due to its more affordable setup and faster return on investment.

To learn more, read our detailed Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs. Splashtop Remote Support Report (Updated: July 2025).

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Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs. Splashtop Remote Support

July 2025

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.7%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is 4.1%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splashtop Remote Support is 2.1%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	9.7%
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service)	4.1%
Splashtop Remote Support	2.1%
Other	84.1%

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Featured Reviews

AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license

The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

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Grant Waddell

Head of IT Architecture & Operations Support at Lyntia

User-friendly and easily accessible, but cost could be made cheaper

We use Citrix Workspace on Citrix Cloud. We have all of our servers on the AWS public cloud. There are a number of tools that we can implement that would save us costs. However, we've stuck to Citrix for convenience. If the prices keep increasing, we will have to consider other solutions. Users need to understand the tool's limitations correctly and what they require from a usability perspective. They should also understand the configuration of security policies. In some cases, people are unable to download or upload files onto their PCs, which is necessary for them to do their work. Users should understand the limitations of the product or the configuration options. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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Marc-Olivier BARON

Manager - IT & Project Manager - 4/5 star Hospitality Specialist at CAPWEST

Has chat functionality and helps to support client computers

Splashtop Remote Support is my main product, and I use it daily. Its main function is to control systems, which is essential remotely. Additionally, it has useful features such as chat functionality, file transfer, and the ability to add notes with information about a computer or server. Despite being simple software, it is very useful and valuable. The tool is very efficient because it allows remote control without user permission on the other side, which is useful for servers and various systems. For security, it can also request user permission for remote control, ensuring secure access. It lets you manage dedicated users, providing them with remote control with multi-factor authentication. For me, this tool is perfect.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Mobile device management is most valuable."

"Microsoft Intune scales very effectively with our growing needs."

"One of the main features of the solution is it allows the management of many devices in different ways."

"We have one MDM that works with Windows, iOS, and Android."

"Intune simplifies compliance. The ability to manage software updates and policies on endpoints has helped us meet contract requirements."

"It is helpful for managing devices anytime and any place without requiring dependency on the local networks."

"The automatic patching is the most valuable feature of Intune."

"If the product works, remote access will be a benefit. To this point we have not had reason to have confidence in achieving that access."

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"In terms of scalability, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops have a lot of technologies baked in there that allow an organization to scale up or down, as required. Further, leveraging Azure for scalability has added value to our organization. For example, pre-COVID-19, we had very few resources in Azure. We had some Virtual Desktops and no application servers. When COVID-19 came along, we knew people were going to be home. We knew that we had to ramp up very quickly. We fully leveraged MCS to be able to scale. Being able to take a single image and build 400,000 Virtual Desktops, all within minutes, was second to none in terms of any other technology out there that we could have used. The scalability to be able to do that in Azure, where we really don't have to worry about storage and compute power because Microsoft does that for us, was fantastic. It was almost like giving our environments steroids. It has been amazing in terms of that scalability. Now, as people start coming back to the office, we can just as quickly scale down so the compute and resource costs in Azure aren't so great anymore."

"It virtualizes the application on your desktop."

"Citrix Virtual Apps is the most valuable feature. Many customers use this feature to publish only applications, and not the full desktop. They can publish the internal resource or allow the end-user to reach a site or an application without having the full desktop. That's why they love this feature. It helps them save on resources."

"It has improved delivering applications to remote locations with its lower bandwidth utilization."

"The only thing that is really important for me is being able to connect from wherever I am. It is important for me because sometimes I am in places where there are not enough safe conditions to be able to work safely, in terms of security and confidentiality of my data. Being able to access internal resources from a secure platform allows me to work without fearing that my data has been stolen."

"I have found that Citrix DaaS is still a complex product, especially on the desktop side, which affects scalability. Although it works well on the apps side, the desktop aspect still has room for improvement in scalability. Managing multiple OSs centrally doesn't reduce many problems, and the product remains almost on par with its competitors like VMware Vue."

"The product is simple to set up, and its deep integration with Microsoft is also a valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it supports team clients."

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"The initial setup is simple."

"The tool's most valuable features are pricing and easy management."

"Splashtop Remote Support is my main product, and I use it daily. Its main function is to control systems, which is essential remotely. Additionally, it has useful features such as chat functionality, file transfer, and the ability to add notes with information about a computer or server. Despite being simple software, it is very useful and valuable."

"The ability to use mobile devices is helpful because we can support our clients from anywhere."

"The solution is very fast."

"The file transfers work well, the remote support and hosted solution work well."

Cons

"Manually syncing devices to enforce policies is cumbersome."

"The user interface should be more user-friendly, as it can sometimes be challenging to navigate. Microsoft often relocates features, making it difficult to consistently find what I need."

"We do not utilize Microsoft customer service and technical support since it is generally a waste of time."

"The way the apps are getting deployed, the checkboxes for deleting previous versions are actually creating more conflicts than fixing problems."

"I would like some integration with the Microsoft reporting platform Power BI."

"I also hope the cost of Remote Help will decrease because it's a much-needed Intune function."

"The feature that allows us to import the business application from the configuration manager to Intune is not very good at this time."

"Intune endpoint analytics can be challenging."

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"We're running into all kinds of speed issues and reliability issues. There are frequent disconnects, and we're not sure whether that's a problem with the product, with the way the product has been deployed, or with server capacity or bandwidth. Our IT department pays attention to that, but we are feeling the impact of that."

"The cost of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is high and has room for improvement."

"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops are not easy to set up. However, I have the experience and I can do it easily. It could be easier to set up."

"Citrix Workforce is good, but it needs improvement in diagnosing network issues. When errors occur, it is difficult to determine if they're due to network issues, Workspace issues, or environment issues"

"I would like to see simplification in the management of the on-prem infrastructure component of Citrix DaaS, particularly in the studio tool used to manage the DaaS infrastructure."

"The product is currently not working well in hosting conferencing software like Zoom, Team, and Salon."

"The initial setup has room for improvement."

"If there are connectivity issues, there are stability issues."

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"The phone's a little tricky to work with due to the small screen."

"The solution should be able to make an inventory of computers automatically."

"The solution should add more options and tools for shortcuts, administration, etc."

"Splashtop Remote Support needs to improve customization."

"The integration features could be better."

"The packages that Splashtop has, tend to be a little bit confusing and should be simplified."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is average. Some of the costs are quite high depending on what the customer currently uses, but overall, it is not bad. I would not say that I would not recommend Intune based on the cost. I definitely would, but they can definitely improve on the cost. So overall, its cost is not bad."

"Intune's pricing is competitive. For example, the license of Blackberry's Enterprise Mobility Suite was costly, but Intune is affordable. It is included as an additional feature when you buy security enhancements for your organization. For example, let's say I have fifty users in my organization and all of them are using Microsoft cloud services, like Teams, Office 365, and OneDrive."

"Microsoft Intune costs about $7 per user per month, which is somewhat on the pricier end. That said, it's a reliable product, so it's fair."

"Intune is inexpensive. It also comes bundled in some Office 365 licenses, so you can choose to purchase it separately or as a package."

"The pricing is inherently reasonable, as Microsoft leverages market insights to maintain the total cost of ownership at around ninety to ninety-five percent of what would be incurred in an on-premise scenario."

"The clients pay for a license and each can have a different type of license, such as an E3 or E5."

"Our Office 365 Business Premium license, including Office 365 and Intune Management, offers excellent value."

"Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate."

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"In the past, the prices of the product were great. With the acquisition of Citrix by your company, the prices have drastically increased. For my company, it has become a bit of a problem to sell products from Citrix."

"We don't have a lot to compare it to, but we certainly think whatever we pay is worthwhile at this point in time. It's very reasonable."

"You have to do some hard work in order to get the suitable licenses."

"If one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the tool's price a three."

"Citrix solutions cost a lot in comparison with competitors, like Azure Virtual Desktop or VMware Horizon. Those solutions cost around 50 to 60 percent less, per month per user, than Citrix."

"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is an expensive solution."

"The licensing, in general, is expensive. A lot of customers battle to pay the amount. It's very difficult to ensure that your solution provides the business value that the customer is after."

"Citrix is a mid-range cost solution compared to some others out there."

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"The licensing fees are less than $400 per year."

"Splashtop Remote Support is not too expensive. It costs around 800 euros per year."

"The price of the solution is mid-ranged, although it is more cost effective than that of TeamViewer."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

20%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Comms Service Provider

12%

Retailer

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	116
Midsize Enterprise	45
Large Enterprise	151

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	43
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	68

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What do you like most about Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

My focus has primarily been on publishing virtual applications.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.

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What needs improvement with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

I have found that Citrix DaaS is still a complex product, especially on the desktop side, which affects scalability. ...

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What do you like most about Splashtop Remote Support?

The tool's most valuable features are pricing and easy management.

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What needs improvement with Splashtop Remote Support?

The phone's a little tricky to work with due to the small screen.

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What is your primary use case for Splashtop Remote Support?

We use it for remote support. We use it for small and medium businesses. Since we're in the States, all our businesse...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps), Citrix Workspace

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Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

Microsoft

Enable secure, flexible work with the leader in virtual apps and desktops

Deliver desktop as a service (DaaS) from any cloud or datacenter

Get started with Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) in minutes to provide a familiar, high-performance digital workspace experience to your users. We’ll manage the infrastructure and security. You focus on your business.

Citrix

Splashtop Remote Support delivers a robust set of features for MSPs, IT service providers and helpdesk professionals for unattended support of Windows and Mac computers at a great price - often 50% less than similar solutions. All packages include unlimited technicians, concurrent sessions and devices to remote from. Get fast remote access, computer and user grouping, user management, logging and secure encryption. Splashtop Remote Support Plus edition adds file transfer, remote print, chat, remote wake, remote reboot, attended support access and priority technical support. Splashtop remote access technology is trusted by more than 20 million users worldwide.

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