VMware Horizon is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution designed to allow users to create secure and scalable virtual desktops and applications that work on any device, from any location. These virtualization capabilities help simplify and speed up application delivery and greatly reduce enterprise costs.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Horizon 8 | 7.5% |
| VMware Fusion Pro | 20.4% |
| VMware Workstation | 15.1% |
| Other | 57.0% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Horizon 8 vs VMware Workstation | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Horizon 8 vs VMware Fusion Pro | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Horizon 8 vs Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) | Aug 27, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMware Workstation | 4.4 | 15.1% | 93% | 56 interviewsAdd to research |
| Workspace ONE UEM | 4.1 | 2.4% | 84% | 101 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 47 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 17 |
| Large Enterprise | 39 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 272 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 156 |
| Large Enterprise | 596 |
VMware Horizon’s centralized management console provides IT admins with comprehensive control over all of their virtual desktops and applications, making them simple to manage and secure. The solution enables using features such as identity and access management, multi-factor authentication, and encryption, to ensure ultimate data protection.
Some of key the benefits of using VMware Horizon include:
Some of the top features of VMware Horizon include:
Reviews from Real Users
VMware Horizon stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Several major ones are its high performance, flexibility, and powerful virtualization capabilities.
Natnael A., a consultant at IWM Network Solutions, writes, “The app virtualizing is a great feature. The system developers use it to deliver apps to targeted staff. It basically reduces the server infrastructure resource. The solution provides good functionality.”
Rob M., a systems administrator at Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, says, “The solution has provided flexibility by allowing an end user to remote in, log in, and get their VM. VDI session and have all the icons and applications they need to use and retain the same booking view regardless of location.”
Horizon 8 was previously known as VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View, Mware Dynamic Environment Manager.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Owner at CoBSS | 4.0 | I appreciate Horizon 8 for its reliable remote access and strong security features, though its analytics and integration need improvement. It's cost-effective for managing multiple desktops but requires enhancements in authentication and graphical performance with NVIDIA. |
| Sr. VDI Engineer at Afiniti.com | 2.5 | I have used Horizon for two years to provide my DevOps team access to PAM and servers. Its data leak prevention and API features are valuable, although limited without multi-instance use. We've also considered alternatives like ZenApp and Citrix. |
| Senior Project Lead at Tetra Pak | 4.0 | I use Horizon 8 in my company's VDI area, benefiting from hardware cost savings through zero clients. However, storage management can be complex, and there's limited third-party integration support. Previously, we used Rockwell Automation and ThinManager. |
| Manager, Department Information Systems at a government with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | The tool offers a comprehensive view of the virtual infrastructure and has generated ROI. However, integrating with Microsoft Azure services poses challenges, especially with non-persistent models where desktops can be accessed before meeting MDM compliance requirements. |
| IT Specialist at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees | 2.5 | We use Horizon 8 to provide VDI to partners, securing desktops by preventing data extraction. While it's valuable, the infrastructure should move to the public cloud, like Azure, for better integration. Citrix is easier to deploy than VMware. |
| senior consultant at Virtual Consultants Sverige AB | 5.0 | I use Horizon 8 for remote work, benefiting from its Gateway feature for security and App Volumes for application automation. However, it needs to be faster and smoother. Other solutions weren't considered, and there's no information on ROI or cloud providers. |
| System Admin. Team Leader at University of Sharjah | 3.5 | In our education organization, VMware Horizon's integration with Graphics Virtualization Unit is crucial for social software and research, though it could benefit from an application library for better software management. Despite this, it offers a reasonable return on investment. |
| ICT manager at Thys Bouwprojecten | 4.5 | I manage a 4,000-user base focusing on security with Horizon 8, valued for its pricing and versatility. Improvements are needed in log-on times and reporting features due to privacy regulations. Transitioning from Citrix, Horizon offered advanced technology and easy integration. |
