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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Reviews

Vendor: Microsoft
4.1 out of 5
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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services mindshare

As of March 2026, the mindshare of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services in the Remote Access category stands at 7.9%, down from 11.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services7.9%
TeamViewer Business9.3%
Microsoft Intune8.9%
Other73.9%
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PeerResearch reports based on Microsoft Remote Desktop Services reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryRemote AccessMar 9, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMar 9, 2026Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Remote Desktop Services vs TeamViewer BusinessMar 9, 2026Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Remote Desktop Services vs Microsoft IntuneMar 9, 2026Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Remote Desktop Services vs Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service)Mar 9, 2026Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise30
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business341
Midsize Enterprise169
Large Enterprise502
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
University
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Educational Organization
5%
Healthcare Company
4%
Retailer
4%
Outsourcing Company
4%
Media Company
4%
Construction Company
4%
Performing Arts
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Non Profit
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Marketing Services Firm
2%
Hospitality Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%

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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0I used Microsoft Remote Desktop Services on‑prem for secure, country‑restricted data, keeping it on the server for strong compliance. It’s stable and scales, but setup, networking, and licensing are complex and costly; Microsoft support is slow, and it’s end‑of‑life.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees4.5I've used Microsoft Remote Desktop Services for five years to securely access remote environments, appreciating its reliability, integration, and ease of use, though licensing can be confusing and single session limitations could be improved.
technology consultant at Bank of America4.5I've used Microsoft Remote Desktop Services for three years to remotely access servers and validate certificates, which has boosted productivity and reduced support tickets; however, better integration with Teams and improved connection reliability would be beneficial.
Chief Technology Officer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees4.5I primarily use Microsoft Remote Desktop Services for remote work access to my computer and server management. Its seamless integration with Microsoft platforms is valuable, and it meets my needs perfectly, with no improvements necessary.
System Engineer, Grid Software MEA at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees4.5I use Microsoft Remote Desktop Services to access and restart customer servers remotely. It’s stable, secure, and boosts productivity and response times across time zones. Improvements: better external monitor full-screen support, easier login saving, and a more modern interface.
CEO & Owner at Mono AS3.5No summary available
Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees4.0I use Microsoft Remote Desktop Services from India to securely access location-specific services for support and management activities. I value its ease of use and efficient file transfers, though I sometimes experience lag due to network issues.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees4.0I've used Microsoft Remote Desktop Services for a year to connect to Windows servers from Mac laptops; it's stable, multi-platform, and boosts our productivity, though it occasionally has keyboard compatibility issues on macOS.