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

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 2, 2025

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)
3rd
Ranking in Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
126
Ranking in other categories
Application Virtualization (1st), Remote Access (5th)
Dizzion
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
13th
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 May 2025, in the Desktop as a Service (DaaS) category, the mindshare of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is 35.3%, up from 31.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dizzion is 6.0%, up from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Mohd Abdul Aziz Shah Sulaiman - PeerSpot reviewer
Delivers secure and unified access to apps, desktops, and content for enhanced productivity
Citrix Workforce is good, but it needs improvement in diagnosing network issues. When errors occur, it is difficult to determine if they're due to network issues, Workspace issues, or environment issues. The error messages are too vague, just stating "connection error" without specifying if it's an IP address issue, connectivity problem, or something else related to the network. This lack of detail makes troubleshooting difficult. We often have to reinstall everything in Workspace, without knowing the root cause. Even after engaging with Citrix and sending logs, the feedback is often unsatisfactory, not meeting my expectations. This trial-and-error approach isn't effective problem-solving. While these issues aren't everyday occurrences, when they do happen, they can be catastrophic for our operations team.
Hamada Farag - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"Getting access to the applications for which we otherwise have to be on-site is probably the biggest advantage"
"The most valuable feature is the desktop experience so that users don't see much difference between the remote desktop and the local desktop... It also provides virtualization for high-end graphics so that they can be displayed. AutoCAD can be done on Citrix. The graphics are very good."
"In terms of Citrix Workforce features, the most valuable for managing our remote workforce is security, especially AppProtect. Users cannot simply copy and paste data to their local devices. This prevents data breaches, as data can't be copied to OneDrive or Google Drive. Screenshots from local PCs are also blocked, though data can still be manually copied using a phone."
"The tech support is fast, knowledgeable, and customer-friendly."
"The installation and maintenance are good.​"
"The initial setup is easy."
"I can access it from anywhere."
"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a stable solution."
"The pricing of the solution and management are good features."
"The scalability of the solution is quite good."
"Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade."
"The singular management interface is crucial, particularly for the operations team as it minimizes complexity and enhances operational efficiency."
 

Cons

"This solution is resource-intensive, it takes a lot of Bandwidth and a lot of the resources of the server."
"The user profiles could use some improvement."
"The product is currently not working well in hosting conferencing software like Zoom, Team, and Salon."
"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complex solution."
"When there are technical issues, sometimes we can't get on the cloud."
"Compared with the Outlook mobile app, the Citrix mobile app shows some lag in authentication."
"The lag when using Skype or Screen Sharing with multiple users needs to improve, as it makes it difficult for us to continue when we have to restart the system."
"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."
"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."
"As the solution is not completely straightforward, you do need some experience to configure and implement it."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"The solution can be made faster and it should improve performance wise."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They offer licensing per user. From time to time, they give discounts. Because it's a hybrid model, you can deploy some portion of it on cloud and some portion your on-prem."
"It is a bit costly, but enterprise class features come with a cost."
"It's my understanding that the solution license fee for each user is around $300 US. If we buy a personal laptop for each employee every five years, then the total cost is five times $300 US, or $1,500 USD. So we could buy 100 personal laptops instead of the Citrix solution."
"The purchase price was around $300,000 USD and then the maintenance fees were 20%. There are no other additional fees."
"Citrix is a mid-range cost solution compared to some others out there."
"The solution is affordable."
"We spent nearly 1,50,000 Euros for 250 licenses."
"The Citrix licensing scheme is really straightforward and simple. It doesn't have hidden costs. You get what you pay for. It is easy to understand what is on the product, so it's simple to get a clear idea of how much it costs. Licensing is not an issue."
"The licensing is based on the number of users of the solution."
"Nutanix Frame is a very expensive solution."
"The pricing of the solution is very good."
"It is a cost-effective option with comparable functionality to competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
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.
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 do you like most about Nutanix Frame?
Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade.
What is your primary use case for Nutanix Frame?
Nutanix Frame can be used to transition hardware and replace traditional hardware architecture like physical servers, storage, and SAN switches.
 

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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