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Cisco VXI vs Horizon 8 comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco VXI
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
21st
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Horizon 8
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
User Virtualization (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Cisco VXI is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Horizon 8 is 7.6%, down from 15.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
 

Featured Reviews

Sina Ghozati - PeerSpot reviewer
Straightforward implementation, scalable, but performance could improve
When using Cisco VXI in virtual environments there tends to be a lot of bugs with files you have to deploy across the virtual environment. You configure for hours, and then there is a bug that stops you, and you notice that you wasted hours. There's always room for improvement with these virtual environments because you're not dealing with the actual equipment, you're dealing with a virtual version of it that you have to install in a virtual environment. The performance of Cisco VXI could improve. It requires a lot of hardware and even if you install it on a server it is heavy on resources.
Tim  Abboud - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly, reasonably priced, and simple to install
It can be challenging to assess the stability of Horizon because it relies heavily on the underlying infrastructure, including vCenter, network, and storage performance. It is important to pay attention to these factors when evaluating the stability of the system. We rely on vCenter, network, and storage performance, and any weakness in these areas will affect the performance of Horizon. When discussing this with customers, I always emphasize the importance of these factors. If the foundation is solid, Horizon should not experience any performance issues. If the fundamentals are weak, we will encounter issues with Horizon on a regular basis. However, the product itself, VMware Horizon, is highly stable. While the Horizon product itself is very stable, it is important to be well-informed about any potential side effects from using other related products.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup of Cisco VXI is straightforward."
"The solution has data leak prevention features that ensure data is not copied from the base machine to VDI, and API copyright capabilities."
"This product works quickly and is reliable."
"It is easy to scale. I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten."
"It is easy to maintain."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the clone variant. We have been using the linked clone for the past five years, but I am willing to support and take on the function of the instant cloud."
"VMware Horizon View is easily scalable. Its onboarding is easy and comes with flash provisioning features."
"VMware's technical support is good."
"The thin image offers efficiency and stability for the system, which is not always available in other alternatives."
 

Cons

"When using Cisco VXI in virtual environments there tends to be a lot of bugs with files you have to deploy across the virtual environment. You configure for hours, and then there is a bug that stops you, and you notice that you wasted hours."
"The solution must be faster and smoother."
"Technical support is only average and can be improved."
"The solution isn't quite mature yet. It needs more time to mature and to get more market recognition."
"I would like to see seamless integration with the cloud because right now, the dependency is on the cloud providers."
"Using a printer with the VDI is not a straightforward process."
"More ready-to-deploy templates should be available. Because they are not included, a lot of configuration is required."
"The initial setup was not difficult but there is room for improvement."
"The tool is not future-proof anymore."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive solution when there are bugs. I'm always ready to give money for a complete solution where there are no bugs in it, but you will never find it."
"There is a monthly subscription for the use of this solution and it is expensive."
"It is an expensive product. We purchase its yearly license."
"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
"VMware Horizon is expensive and I would rate it an eight out of ten."
"The product is extremely expensive."
"At present, they provide decent pricing in terms of bundled licenses."
"The solution is expensive."
"The solution can be costly for customers who do not run mission-critical applications or who have less than 50 users."
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Computer Software Company
12%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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Also Known As

VXI
VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View, Mware Dynamic Environment Manager
 

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