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Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs. Nutanix Frame
March 2024
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We performed a comparison between Amazon Appstream and Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Gives us important security and compliance features and significantly cuts laptop configuration time
Before we used the solution, when an employee would join our company it would take us between seven and 14 days to completely configure and give... Read more →
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  • "You have to do some hard work in order to get the suitable licenses."
  • "The licenses are affordable, but the support is a bit expensive, though worth the value.​"
  • "The product, XenServer, is free to use, and XenApp has a one month free license."
  • "It is a bit costly, but enterprise class features come with a cost."
  • "It is quite expensive, but so are the competitors on the market."
  • "I think it is a little high priced."
  • "I suggest using the concurrent user licensing scheme."
  • "A perpetual enterprise license costs approximately $300 USD."

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    What do you like most about Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?
    Top Answer:My focus has primarily been on publishing virtual applications.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Virtual Ap...
    Top Answer: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… more »
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    Ranking
    3rd
    out of 9 in Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
    Views
    1,631
    Comparisons
    1,400
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    1st
    out of 9 in Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
    Views
    2,703
    Comparisons
    1,647
    Reviews
    23
    Average Words per Review
    592
    Rating
    7.5
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Amazon Appstream 2.0, Appstream, Appstream 2.0
    Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps)
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    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Citrix
    Overview

    Amazon AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed application streaming service. You centrally manage your desktop applications on AppStream 2.0 and securely deliver them to any computer. You can easily scale to any number of users across the globe without acquiring, provisioning, and operating hardware or infrastructure. AppStream 2.0 is built on AWS, so you benefit from a data center and network architecture designed for the most security-sensitive organizations. Each user has a fluid and responsive experience with your applications, including GPU-intensive 3D design and engineering ones, because your applications run on virtual machines (VMs) optimized for specific use cases and each streaming session automatically adjusts to network conditions.
    Enterprises can use AppStream 2.0 to simplify application delivery and complete their migration to the cloud. Educational institutions can provide every student access to the applications they need for class on any computer. Software vendors can use AppStream 2.0 to deliver trials, demos, and training for their applications with no downloads or installations. They can also develop a full software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution without rewriting their application.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    SolidWorks, EVARI, MathWorks, AVENA, Vanguard, Macquarie University
    Exelon, Aeronamic, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Alameda County Medical Center, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Aloysius Stichting, Amarchand Mangaldas, AmBev, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arval
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Insurance Company8%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%

    Amazon Appstream is ranked 3rd in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) while Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is ranked 1st in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) with 90 reviews. Amazon Appstream is rated 0.0, while Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is rated 8.4. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) writes "Flexible Deployment, reliable performance, and fast transmission speeds". Amazon Appstream is most compared with Amazon WorkSpaces, VMware Horizon DaaS and Teradici PCoIP Zero Clients, whereas Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is most compared with VMware Horizon View, Citrix Workspace, Amazon WorkSpaces, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS).

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