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Anbox Cloud vs Microsoft App-V comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Anbox Cloud
Ranking in Application Virtualization
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft App-V
Ranking in Application Virtualization
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Application Virtualization category, the mindshare of Anbox Cloud is 0.9%. The mindshare of Microsoft App-V is 14.3%, down from 23.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft App-V14.3%
Anbox Cloud0.9%
Other84.8%
Application Virtualization
 

Featured Reviews

Jibin Thomas - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Engineer at HCLtech
Secure access to legacy mobile apps has transformed how our teams work across devices
There are a couple of areas for improvement regarding Anbox Cloud. One is around more granular monitoring out of the box. Right now, the default metrics are good, but we had to supplement with custom Prometheus exporters to get deeper insights, such as per-user resource usage and more detailed latency breakdowns. Another area is around licensing flexibility, as sometimes our enterprise clients want more granular control over licensing per region or per app instance, and that is not always as flexible as we would prefer. While it is a solid platform, more out-of-the-box customization and expanded licensing options would be really helpful. One area that could be improved is the documentation for Anbox Cloud. While it is solid, some advanced configuration steps, such as setting up multi-region deployments or custom network setups, could use more detail. Another aspect needing improvement is support responsiveness; when we ran into a few blocking issues, it took longer than we expected to get a direct resolution. Finally, more out-of-the-box integrations with tools such as Kubernetes operators or CI/CD platforms would make it even easier to plug into existing workflows. Overall, it is a fantastic platform, but more depth on those fronts would really streamline adoption.
SN
Technical Lead on Virtual Desktop at Orange
Legacy software is maintained effectively, offering cost savings and integration flexibility
I believe there is no room for improvement in Microsoft App-V since it is officially at the end of life. Microsoft does not negotiate extensions for their end-of-life solutions. It has been a great tool over the years, but the company has managed to write most applications to bring them up to date, many written from scratch or as web-based applications. It's highly likely that we will decommission the Microsoft App-V solutions next year, keeping backups for a period until the new applications stabilize. I'm confident that once they transition to newer versions, they will phase out Microsoft App-V just like they do with operating systems. When Microsoft decides to close a version, such as Windows 10-22H2 or 21-H2, it happens. Paying for extended support is costly and, in the end, not worth it. Organizations must think of alternatives, possibly leaning towards MSIX, although MSIX doesn't support very old software used on Windows XP or 2000, which raises doubts about what can truly be improved. It's clear they won't introduce anything new; they will only provide security patches as they approach the end-of-life timeline.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Since we adopted Anbox Cloud, we have seen some really tangible benefits."
"It helps run Android and system containers using Ubuntu Pro."
"We have an excellent experience with support from Canonical, as they provide great support and our experience with the support team has been excellent."
"The most interesting and powerful feature for us is the fact that we can upgrade any kind of app instantly."
"From my experience with Microsoft App-V, the feature I liked the most is the streaming."
"From a technical point of view, it meets most of the customers' needs."
"Microsoft App-V is a simple, very good working product that just works."
"I appreciate the process of being able to change or review my answers."
"I would recommend Microsoft App-V for its simplicity and efficiency."
"It is very easy to use from an administration point of view."
"From my point of view, it reached a maturity where we can consider it to be perfect."
 

Cons

"In Brazil, it is difficult to find technical professionals with OpenStack or this technology skills."
"Another aspect needing improvement is support responsiveness; when we ran into a few blocking issues, it took longer than we expected to get a direct resolution."
"In Brazil, it is difficult to find technical professionals with OpenStack or this technology skills."
"The downside is that Microsoft bought this product and they are going to discontinue it in 2026."
"The downside is that Microsoft bought this product and they are going to discontinue it in 2026. This is worrisome for us."
"There is definitely room for improvement with Microsoft App-V, especially in terms of enhancing troubleshooting resources and user guidance."
"If it were possible to integrate App-V with a cybersecurity solution then we could implement a documentation registry, which would be useful."
"The reporting features could be improved."
"If it were possible to integrate App-V with a cybersecurity solution then we could implement a documentation registry, which would be useful."
"Microsoft App-V has been slow, and users experience delays when launching applications, which presents significant challenges."
"The process was streamlined but didn't make our work simple. We encountered an issue with the person responsible for designing the website."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"The pricing of this product is competitive."
"Clients do not pay licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Insurance Company
72%
Construction Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Transportation Company
2%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Healthcare Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Anbox Cloud?
We have three clouds: one production, one for production, and one lab. We have a license supporting a specific number of hosts and update it each year, making the contract simple with them. It is n...
What needs improvement with Anbox Cloud?
In Brazil, it is difficult to find technical professionals with OpenStack or this technology skills. The solution is complex to administrate, and the initial setup requires significant experience.
What is your primary use case for Anbox Cloud?
We are implementing Vicarious, a vulnerability management tool, and have integrations with Kubernetes using APIs. Also, we use Canonical to support access to technology documents, articles, and to ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft App-V?
Regarding pricing, I believe flexibility would help retain customers. Costs could be more adaptable to meet varying budgets.
What needs improvement with Microsoft App-V?
There is definitely room for improvement with Microsoft App-V, especially in terms of enhancing troubleshooting resources and user guidance.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft App-V?
I have been using Microsoft App-V for quite some time, and I can describe my use cases, which include various applications that enhance productivity.
 

Also Known As

No data available
App-V, MS App-V
 

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Sample Customers

Information Not Available
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), GDDKiA, P&V, Etisalat Lanka, Hellenic Petroleum
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