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Dell Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Services vs Horizon Cloud Service comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Dell Virtual Desktop Infras...
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
27th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Hosted Virtual Desktop Services (2nd)
Horizon Cloud Service
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Dell Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Services is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Horizon Cloud Service is 2.5%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Horizon Cloud Service2.5%
Dell Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Services0.4%
Other97.1%
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
 

Featured Reviews

it_user91356 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
It has a high CPU core count, but top-bin Xeons are pricey.
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SivaKuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architect at Wipro Limited
Centralized management enhances multi-cloud flexibility with cost efficiency improvements
The cost of Horizon Cloud Service is high, however, it could be optimized. The licensing model is complex, particularly for hybrid deployments, and simplifying it could help. Improvements in application performance, especially for resource-heavy applications like intensive 3D workloads, are needed. More built-in automation for routine tasks like patching and upgrading could reduce administrative effort.
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
11%
Performing Arts
10%
Media Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Horizon Cloud?
The cost is considered normal, not remarkable but not outrageous. In terms of expense, compared to other virtualization products, I would rate it as a six.
What needs improvement with VMware Horizon Cloud?
The licensing model needs to be adjusted, as a cloud license is currently required even for on-premises devices. Horizon Cloud Service should continue improving their protocol and work with other h...
 

Also Known As

Dell Hosted Virtual Desktop Services
VMware Horizon Cloud, VMware Horizon DaaS
 

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Sample Customers

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