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Microsoft App-V vs VMware ThinApp [EOL] comparison

Microsoft and VMware are both solutions in the Application Virtualization category. Additionally, 77% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of VMware users who would recommend it.
Microsoft App-V
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77% willing to recommend
VMware ThinApp [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Microsoft App-V
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.5
    Number of Reviews
    8
    Ranking in other categories
    Application Virtualization (2nd)
    VMware ThinApp [EOL]
    Average Rating
    9.0
    Number of Reviews
    3
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    FG
    Streaming has impressed but integration and support require improvement
    The problem with Microsoft App-V is that there is no choice since Microsoft has decided to stop it, and we are searching for alternatives. Microsoft App-V needs to evolve, possibly with better integration with other solutions, particularly since we use Citrix and want to integrate App-V packages more efficiently. The management of packages should be easier, possibly through a web console for visibility in versioning, and options to convert packages when changing technologies. Many companies avoid using tools like Admin Studio due to high costs. Additionally, Microsoft App-V has been slow, and users experience delays when launching applications, which presents significant challenges.
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    it_user769638 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Streamlines checking our app after pushing an update, which helps cut costs
    In the past we used multiple servers to load-balance the application and when we pushed updates to the application we would need to check it on all servers. But when it comes to VMware ThinApp we can do it on a file server or Isilon share and this helps cut costs and create a healthy environment. If we publish an application in Citrix through a server we should have more capacity. On multiple occasions, some applications need updates so at that point we need to disable the servers. But in this case there is no need for disabling user sessions, they can use it and we can do just gpupdate to update all servers in a row.
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Financial Services Firm
    17%
    Government
    11%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
    Healthcare Company
    7%
    Computer Software Company
    12%
    Healthcare Company
    10%
    Government
    9%
    Financial Services Firm
    9%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
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    Questions from the Community

    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft App-V?
    Regarding pricing, I believe flexibility would help retain customers. Costs could be more adaptable to meet varying budgets.
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    What needs improvement with Microsoft App-V?
    I would like more server hardware in the cloud. Deploying more into the Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ) architecture would be beneficial, and maintaining support for legacy applications...
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    What is your primary use case for Microsoft App-V?
    I use Microsoft App-V ( /products/microsoft-app-v-reviews ) to deploy applications onto Windows platforms and environments. Instead of installing software on each user's PC or laptop, we associate ...
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    Also Known As

    App-V, MS App-V
    ThinApp
     

    Overview

    Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) enables you to make applications available to end users without installing the applications directly on end user computers. App-V transforms applications into centrally managed services that are never installed and don't conflict with other applications.
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    VMware ThinApp accelerates application deployment and simplifies application migration with agentless application virtualization. Deploy ThinApp packages on "locked-down" PCs and allow end users to run their favorite applications without compromising security. ThinApp eliminate application conflicts by isolating applications from each other and the underlying OS into a single executable file that can be easily deployed to many endpoints.

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    Sample Customers

    The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), GDDKiA, P&V, Etisalat Lanka, Hellenic Petroleum
    Delhi International Airport, Telus Communications Company, Mansfield District Council, St Edmunds College, Sydney Adventist Hospital, ITSAM, Hertz International, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. , ASVZ, Appenzell Ausserrhoden Informatik, MTF, Stadt Hattingen, €sterreichisches Verkehrsbªro AG, DER Reisebªro GmbH & Co OHG, Thomas-Krenn.AG, BFI Wien, Metal One Pipe & Tubular Products Inc., NTT Neomeit
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