Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs Numecent Cloudpager comparison

Citrix and Numecent are both solutions in the Application Virtualization category. Citrix is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.1, while Numecent is ranked #5. Citrix holds a 27.9% mindshare in AV, compared to Numecent’s 14.1% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Citrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Numecent users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 31, 2025

Citrix DaaS and Numecent Cloudpager are competing in the virtual application delivery space. Citrix DaaS holds an advantage with broader feature offerings and better integration capabilities.

Features: Citrix DaaS provides robust virtual desktop delivery, seamless integration with diverse platforms, and comprehensive security measures. Numecent Cloudpager offers unique micro-container technology, optimized application delivery, and efficient resource management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Citrix DaaS facilitates a streamlined deployment process complemented by strong customer support through extensive documentation and direct assistance. Numecent Cloudpager emphasizes rapid deployment with minimal infrastructure requirements but features limited customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Citrix DaaS typically incurs higher initial costs due to its extensive feature set yet yields significant ROI in large-scale environments. Numecent Cloudpager provides a cost-effective initial setup, delivering high ROI concerning application delivery efficiency.

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Categories and Ranking

Citrix DaaS (formerly Citri...

Ranking in Application Virtualization

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

126

Ranking in other categories

Remote Access (4th), Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (3rd), Desktop as a Service (DaaS) (1st)

Numecent Cloudpager

Ranking in Application Virtualization

5th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Application Virtualization category, the mindshare of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is 27.9%, up from 24.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Numecent Cloudpager is 14.1%, up from 12.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Grant Waddell

Head of IT Architecture & Operations Support at Lyntia

User-friendly and easily accessible, but cost could be made cheaper

We use Citrix Workspace on Citrix Cloud. We have all of our servers on the AWS public cloud. There are a number of tools that we can implement that would save us costs. However, we've stuck to Citrix for convenience. If the prices keep increasing, we will have to consider other solutions. Users need to understand the tool's limitations correctly and what they require from a usability perspective. They should also understand the configuration of security policies. In some cases, people are unable to download or upload files onto their PCs, which is necessary for them to do their work. Users should understand the limitations of the product or the configuration options. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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it_user749919

Application Packager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions

Isolation layering Driver virtualisation Licence management Usage tracking Plugin integration Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions. Self-service Portal. More than eight years. No. No. No, it scales very…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ROI for us has been that when we had Hurricane Harvey last year, Xendesktop came in very handy for us. Even though people had electricity in Texas, many networks were down. Our offices could still get into our network and do work that was needed. It is an excellent virtual office that works anywhere, anytime and anyplace. It is worth our investment."

"In terms of scalability, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops have a lot of technologies baked in there that allow an organization to scale up or down, as required. Further, leveraging Azure for scalability has added value to our organization. For example, pre-COVID-19, we had very few resources in Azure. We had some Virtual Desktops and no application servers. When COVID-19 came along, we knew people were going to be home. We knew that we had to ramp up very quickly. We fully leveraged MCS to be able to scale. Being able to take a single image and build 400,000 Virtual Desktops, all within minutes, was second to none in terms of any other technology out there that we could have used. The scalability to be able to do that in Azure, where we really don't have to worry about storage and compute power because Microsoft does that for us, was fantastic. It was almost like giving our environments steroids. It has been amazing in terms of that scalability. Now, as people start coming back to the office, we can just as quickly scale down so the compute and resource costs in Azure aren't so great anymore."

"It provides the flexibility of being used on any device which makes the employee experience better, in terms of ease of use."

"Before we adopted a VDI storage solution, our customers' personal information was leaked. This happened a lot. But since we adopted a VDI solution, these kinds of issues have happened rarely."

"The Provisioning Services are the most valuable feature. We have Premium licensing, so Provisioning Services is huge for us, along with the Virtual Apps and Desktops part. It allows us to have a vDisk for every region, one that can easily be copied between them if we need to, to limit the amount of updates we have to do."

"With this product, everyone can have a similar kind of desktop environment."

"I have found that Citrix DaaS is still a complex product, especially on the desktop side, which affects scalability. Although it works well on the apps side, the desktop aspect still has room for improvement in scalability. Managing multiple OSs centrally doesn't reduce many problems, and the product remains almost on par with its competitors like VMware Vue."

"The most valuable feature has to be the non-persistent desktop. If one of my users messes something up and blows away their desktop, it goes back to what it was originally, before they had an issue."

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"Driver virtualisation"

Cons

"Templating the deployment process could use improvement. When you start, there are a large number of details that are quite client-specific, although they do share common themes. To get somebody up and running in a day is very difficult to do. They should streamline by use case."

"Citrix duplicates multiple processes."

"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complex solution."

"The initial setup has room for improvement."

"My only issue with Citrix is that they frequently rebrand their products. I'm using the app and everything is fine but after a couple of years, it's entirely different. There were an enormous number of Citrix tools readily available. My immediate concern was selecting the correct ones."

"Citrix has undergone significant changes, primarily due to its acquisition. This acquisition impacted Citrix's value because of increased licensing costs under the new model. As a result, many customers are now considering alternatives to Citrix."

"The initial setup is very complex."

"The video conferencing feature needs to be improved."

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"Self-service Portal."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You have to do some hard work in order to get the suitable licenses."

"You can buy an on-cloud or on-prem license. You can switch between on-cloud users and on-prem users. Its licensing is cheap. It is from $8 to $15 per user. It is not that expensive when you compare the cost of buying new hardware with the cost of the license. For example, at $15 per user, it costs around $180 for a year, which is cheaper than buying a $600 PC that at a certain stage, you will again have to change because its hardware is not supported. It may also get damaged or stolen. So, you can compare the cost of the actual hardware that you have to buy and the time spent in supporting the clients with the cost of its license."

"It is a bit costly, but enterprise class features come with a cost."

"The licensing is $125 USD per user."

"We spent nearly 1,50,000 Euros for 250 licenses."

"As for the cost, it is neither cheap nor expensive. Personally, I find it quite expensive, especially if you want to add more features. The security features we use include App Protect and Endpoint Protection."

"The price of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is approximately $300 for the new version called Dash and the license is approximately $900 annually."

"I don't quite remember the specifics of what we had. I believe we had a 25-user license, and I don't recall it being overly expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

29%

Energy/Utilities Company

14%

Computer Software Company

University

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

My focus has primarily been on publishing virtual applications.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.

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What needs improvement with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

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Also Known As

XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps), Citrix Workspace

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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.

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Numecent Cloudpager offers a comprehensive cloud management experience tailored for seamless application delivery, improving operational efficiency and resource utilization.

Numecent Cloudpager streamlines application management, reducing deployment time and enhancing security. It integrates seamlessly, making it a preferred choice for businesses aiming to optimize their cloud strategies. It supports rapid deployment across platforms, ensuring flexibility and scalability while maintaining data integrity and compliance. Its architecture caters to dynamic workloads and varying enterprise requirements, standing out for its adaptability and reliability.

What are the key features of Numecent Cloudpager?

Seamless Application Delivery: Facilitates efficient application provisioning without traditional installation barriers.
Robust Security: Incorporates enterprise-grade security protocols to safeguard data.
Scalability: Supports expanding business needs with elastic resource allocation.
Multi-Platform Compatibility: Ensures wide-ranging compatibility across different operating systems.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Cost-Efficiency: Reduces unnecessary overheads by optimizing resource allocation.
Time Savings: Streamlines operations, allowing quick implementation and minimizing downtime.
Enhanced Productivity: Frees up IT resources for strategic tasks by automating repetitive processes.
Improved Compliance: Assists in adhering to industry regulations with secure and traceable operations.

In the financial sector, Numecent Cloudpager simplifies complex data handling and ensures rapid deployment, crucial for timely transactions and reporting. In healthcare, it supports secure patient data applications, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Retailers benefit from agile deployment, enhancing customer experiences with fast-paced initiatives.

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Exelon, Aeronamic, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Alameda County Medical Center, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Aloysius Stichting, Amarchand Mangaldas, AmBev, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arval

Kingston University London, Construction Executive, Ascentech K.K, Fast Company, Geekout365

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