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As of December 2025, the mindshare of Horizon 8 in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category stands at 6.9%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Horizon 86.9%
VMware Fusion Pro15.3%
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service)14.6%
Other63.199999999999996%
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PeerResearch reports based on Horizon 8 reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryVirtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Dec 29, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonHorizon 8 vs VMware WorkstationDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonHorizon 8 vs VMware Fusion ProDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonHorizon 8 vs Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service)Dec 29, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
VMware Workstation4.413.9%93%57 interviewsAdd to research
VMware Fusion Pro4.415.3%100%9 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business48
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise39
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business236
Midsize Enterprise129
Large Enterprise447
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Performing Arts
5%
University
4%
Educational Organization
4%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Construction Company
4%
Media Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
International Affairs Institute
1%
Logistics Company
1%

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Horizon 8 Reviews Summary
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Owner at CoBSS4.0I 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.
Systems Engineer-Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees4.5I've used Horizon 8 for 15 years, finding it stable and scalable for desktop management, though support and monitoring tools need improvement; setup is straightforward, and we primarily rely on ESX, vCenter, and UAG for remote access.
Sr. VDI Engineer at Afiniti.com2.5I 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 Pak4.0I 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.
IT Specialist at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees2.5We 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 AB5.0I 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 Sharjah3.5In 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.
senior consultant at Virtual Consultants Sverige AB5.0I find VMware Horizon useful for attracting new personnel and supporting remote work with multi-factor authentication. It extends device lifespans and reduces operation times for software like AutoCAD. However, platform compatibility needs improvement.