Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs N-able Take Control comparison

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We performed a comparison between Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) and N-able Take Control based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"There are many features that I like, but the stability over the Internet is exceptional. Even if there's bandwidth fluctuation or network jitter, it performs well, offering a seamless experience to end-users without noticeable disruptions.""Citrix is used by many organizations to make it possible to streamline the way different developers work together from different locations.""Citrix offers a range of products that can be used straight out of the box.""The installation and maintenance are good.​""The solution provides everything in one integrated platform. When it comes to monitoring their solution, it is really easy. We have all the information in one place so we can have the right information at the right moment. We can be proactive when it comes to dealing with performance, maintenance, and security issues.""The most valuable feature is the gateway to a remote connection, to a physical or a virtual PC. Compared to a normal VPN client and connection, the connection via Citrix is more stable and does not consume as much network bandwidth.""I use Citrix DaaS to connect to devices.""My focus has primarily been on publishing virtual applications."

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"Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users. It's for supporting a workstation where you want the person on the other side to see you moving their mouse, and you can work with them.""The most valuable part of N-able Take Control is being able to remotely access your customer's site. You are able to view their network. Once you have it set up, it's always available. N-able Take Control can be used even when other remote access controls have been made."

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Cons
"Licensing service installation and configuration was the biggest challenge for all Citrix solutions, but now they have fixed a lot of issues.""The solution's technical support is not so good.""It would help if it were a little simpler. It's a bit complicated and we have hired Citrix administrators. But it's a good solution.""Tech support can be slow if you do not receive help from the US representatives.""Their customer support can be improved a lot as it lacks a lot of knowledgeable help.""Pricing and technical support needs improvement.""We encounter compatibility issues related to hardware, scanners, and other devices.""Scalability depends on the server and the number of users in the organization."

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"The dashboards I do not use because there are issues. The solution monitors your antivirus and other programs but it does not seem to work well.""We've seen some latency problems in AWS environments. Aside from that, it's a pretty solid service."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "N-able Take Control charges you a monthly fee for every customer that you have booked in, and it used to be inexpensive but it's a little bit more expensive now."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:My focus has primarily been on publishing virtual applications.
    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 »
    Top Answer:Pricing and technical support need improvement.
    Top Answer:Take Control enables you to collaborate with end users. It's for supporting a workstation where you want the person on the other side to see you moving their mouse, and you can work with them.
    Top Answer:It's bundled with N-central, but there's a separate option if you only want Take Control.
    Top Answer:We've seen some latency problems in AWS environments. Aside from that, it's a pretty solid service.
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    3rd
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    19th
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    Also Known As
    Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps)
    SolarWinds MSP Take Control, SolarWinds MSP Anywhere, SolarWinds Take Control
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    Overview

    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.

    Whether your clients are working from home, in the office, or on the go—they need you. N‑able Take Control is a powerful remote support solution with troubleshooting tools designed to help you resolve issues quickly and effectively.

    • Connect to devices in eight seconds or less on average.
    • Troubleshoot issues with device information and specs at your fingertips.
    • Configure and customize Take Control for your business using the admin dashboard.
    • Keep data and clients safe with sophisticated encryption and multifactor authentication.
    • Quickly connect to new devices and users using a simple PIN.

    Sample Customers
    Exelon, Aeronamic, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Alameda County Medical Center, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Aloysius Stichting, Amarchand Mangaldas, AmBev, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arval
    Bainbridge Technology Solutions, NKIT Systems
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Insurance Company8%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Construction Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is ranked 3rd in Remote Access with 90 reviews while N-able Take Control is ranked 19th in Remote Access with 2 reviews. Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is rated 8.4, while N-able Take Control is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) writes "Flexible Deployment, reliable performance, and fast transmission speeds". On the other hand, the top reviewer of N-able Take Control writes "Valuable remote access feature, highly stable, and scalable". Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is most compared with VMware Horizon View, Citrix Workspace, Amazon Appstream, Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, whereas N-able Take Control is most compared with TeamViewer, Dameware Remote Support and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.

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