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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

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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)
16th
Ranking in Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
4th
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 October 2026, in the Desktop as a Service (DaaS) category, the mindshare of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is 23.4%, down from 29.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dizzion is 14.0%, 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)23.4%
Dizzion14.0%
Other62.6%
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

"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."
"It's amazing that if someone has a sick child, they can still work."
"It saves 50% to 60% of the total cost of a new device that needs to be bought for any new employee or for a specific service."
"Security is a shining point of the Citrix Workspace."
"It is a lightweight application that incorporates multi-factor authentication."
"The architecture I built had a robust failover mechanism for the endpoints, and the interface was user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the convenience and the ease of setup the tool provides."
"It has improved delivering applications to remote locations with its lower bandwidth utilization, giving better performance to the user even with the lowest bandwidth."
"The user experience is quite good."
"The scalability of the solution is quite good."
"Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade."
"The pricing of the solution and management are good features."
"The singular management interface is crucial, particularly for the operations team as it minimizes complexity and enhances operational efficiency."
 

Cons

"In the bank, a major part of all our applications is Microsoft App-V. If App-V is at end of life, then we need a new technology to replace it. As of today, I haven't seen in Citrix Studio that there is a new technology embedded directly in it to replace App-V."
"I think improvement around the Analytics piece is super important. There has been a lot of maturity over the last year in that area, though a lot more needs to be done. Also, a lot more of the value of those Analytics needs to be sold to end users. Citrix is working on a lot of things that are ahead of the curve and a lot of organizations aren't quite there yet with implementing those technologies and capabilities."
"I think they should improve data speed performance to reduce bandwidth."
"The price is currently high, and having tiered pricing would benefit companies."
"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."
"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops are not easy to set up. However, I have the experience and I can do it easily. It could be easier to set up."
"The product is currently not working well in hosting conferencing software like Zoom, Team, and Salon."
"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."
"As the solution is not completely straightforward, you do need some experience to configure and implement it."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"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 can be made faster and it should improve performance wise."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is a little bit high, but it's good value for the product's stability and efficiency."
"We don't have a lot to compare it to, but we certainly think whatever we pay is worthwhile at this point in time. It's very reasonable."
"Citrix licensing is expensive."
"Where Citrix really needs to improve is in their support and in the way that they manage their licenses. Everything else comes second because if I'm not in a position where I can get proper support or manage my own licenses in an easy way, then it is pointless. Today, I am at a point where I may not be able to use Citrix anymore because they want to take away some of the licenses that I bought, pretending they are not valid anymore. That is frankly unacceptable. If they don't solve this, everything comes second because I cannot use my product."
"The Citrix license model has changed. It costs around $240 per user for a single username, but a concurrent license costs double."
"A perpetual enterprise license costs approximately $300 USD."
"My company opts for the yearly subscription model to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"I suggest using the concurrent user licensing scheme."
"It is a cost-effective option with comparable functionality to competitors."
"The pricing of the solution is very good."
"Nutanix Frame is a very expensive solution."
"The licensing is based on the number of users of the solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Performing Arts
12%
Government
10%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
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 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.
What needs improvement with Citrix Workspace?
The pricing of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) since the company was taken over by the investment firm is not favorable because prices have been raised. It is disapp...
What is your primary use case for Citrix Workspace?
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is typically used by mobile workers and remote employees who work outside the central office and need access to centralized company r...
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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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