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

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Citrix DaaS (formerly Citri...
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
1st
Ranking in Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
128
Ranking in other categories
Application Virtualization (1st), Remote Access (5th)
Dizzion
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
17th
Ranking in Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Desktop as a Service (DaaS) category, the mindshare of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is 22.6%, down from 30.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dizzion is 12.6%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service)22.6%
Dizzion12.6%
Other64.8%
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

SN
Technical Lead on Virtual Desktop at Orange
Has delivered consistent desktop experiences across remote locations and has supported multimedia workloads efficiently
I have utilized the HDX protocol for compression and audio-video capabilities. When users need to conduct meetings with customers or colleagues, they can use Teams solutions and open a bridge where video and audio are encapsulated within the ICA protocol, which is protected by SSL and certificates for security. This provides secure communication at good quality through the HDX protocol. HDX protocol has improved application performance as it is specifically designed for multimedia applications. If processing audio or video files, such as in telecom where discussions are recorded and then prepared as video or audio, this does not consume excessive bandwidth during the operation compared to a normal remote desktop connection provided by Microsoft. Everything is compressed and provides sufficient bandwidth for multiple people to perform similar tasks without interruption or session disconnection. All multimedia-related activities, such as playing content on YouTube, deliver a better experience with this protocol overall. I use multi-factor authentication for opening sessions to the data center where users access their machines or software. Multi-factor authentication has helped secure applications because users typically have two-way authentication software on their phones. They use a password first and then authenticate themselves through their mobile application to grant access to resources. This approach is effective because if a hacker attacks a user, they need more than just the password and username. They must also possess the device that provides authentication. The device typically has facial recognition, a password, and provides better security overall.
Hamada Farag - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Consultant at Beta Information Technology
A cost-effective and streamlined virtual desktop infrastructure solution with a user-friendly interface and simplified management
The singular management interface is crucial, particularly for the operations team as it minimizes complexity and enhances operational efficiency. The simplicity of the management tools is a key highlight, especially when compared to other solutions like Citrix, where there is often complexity due to various components such as controllers, storefronts, and different servers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Citrix Workspace allows you to work in a remote environment and gives you data security."
"It is a lightweight application that incorporates multi-factor authentication."
"Citrix XenDesktop is a great solution for VDI or virtual desktop environments."
"The most valuable feature is connectivity. The remote connection is the reason we are using this solution."
"For our company's customers, I feel that the product is stable."
"Among the most valuable features is the Citrix Workspace, which allows us to drive that thin-client connection and the remote control/remote access capabilities. Those things have allowed us to connect an awful lot of people quickly from home and that's obviously helped during the pandemic."
"For a remote solution and connectivity I think it's the best that there is on the market compared to the other two, big, competing products."
"Citrix DaaS’s most valuable feature is the virtualization of applications and desktops."
"The user experience is quite good."
"The singular management interface is crucial, particularly for the operations team as it minimizes complexity and enhances operational efficiency."
"Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade."
"The scalability of the solution is quite good."
"The pricing of the solution and management are good features."
 

Cons

"I would like to see simplification in the management of the on-prem infrastructure component of Citrix DaaS, particularly in the studio tool used to manage the DaaS infrastructure."
"We had some issue with SCVMM, which is used to manage the Citrix infrastructure."
"There were some issues."
"Steep learning curve."
"They can simplify the process of printers. Printers were quite a difficult issue."
"The price is currently high, and having tiered pricing would benefit companies."
"The initial setup of Citrix Workspace is a bit of a complex process, which should be made easier in the future."
"As a market leader, they have got excellent product variety, but they should improve the user and administration experiences."
"The solution can be made faster and it should improve performance wise."
"It would be highly beneficial if they could offer a version that is entirely on-premises, eliminating the need for cloud connection except for data access."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"As the solution is not completely straightforward, you do need some experience to configure and implement it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 licensing of Citrix Workspace is worth it. However, it is expensive. Citrix is probably more competitive now than VMware, but it is still a costly solution."
"The licensing is $125 USD per user."
"The price of the solution could be less expensive. There are different versions to their solution and the price keeps increasing."
"The product, XenServer, is free to use, and XenApp has a one month free license."
"It's costly in the market. But it is not expensive for the company. For the company, it's relatively inexpensive because the core of the work is compensated with the price."
"Implementing Citrix DaaS with thin clients, rather than physical laptops, has resulted in savings of 27% to 29%. Additionally, moving 1,000 users from physical laptops to thin clients and VDI solutions can save around 40,000 kilograms of carbon emissions, benefiting both the environment and the company's economy, provided thin clients are used."
"The licensing, in general, is expensive. A lot of customers battle to pay the amount. It's very difficult to ensure that your solution provides the business value that the customer is after."
"Nutanix Frame is a very expensive solution."
"The pricing of the solution is very good."
"The licensing is based on the number of users of the solution."
"It is a cost-effective option with comparable functionality to competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Performing Arts
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Retailer
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise69
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?
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 i...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Workspace?
Citrix DaaS is considered expensive, especially for companies that do not require multi-cloud. Tiered pricing based on company size would be beneficial.
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Also Known As

XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps), Citrix Workspace
Nutanix Xi Frame, Nutanix Frame
 

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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
JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
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