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VMware Horizon vs Kasm Workspaces Comparison (2026)

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Kasm Workspaces

Overview

Horizon is a desktop virtualization software designed to help businesses manage virtual desktops and published applications on digital workspaces. Administrators can secure the virtual infrastructure via role-based access control and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities.

Kasm Workspaces is the future of digital workplaces, offering secure, efficient and scalable Windows, Linux and MacOS desktops. Provide your workforce on-demand, high-performance, and updated desktop workspaces, with secure DLP-controlled access to their data, regardless of location or device.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

3116

/user

One-time payment

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

10

/user

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

28

5

4

3

2

1

13

12

3

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
86%
would recommend this app

4.9

29

5

4

3

2

1

27

2

0

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
93%
would recommend this app

Pros

“Overall, VMware Horizon offers several advantages for business and organizations, including remote work, centralized management, scalability, cost savings, and consistent user experience across different devices and platforms.”
VP

Viveka P.

Associate

“It enables employees to securely access their desktops and applications from anywhere, using any device.”
VP

Viveka P.

Associate

“I love the fact VMware horizon isn't too costly, that is, it's very affordable and most of all, it is very flexible in the sense that, users can access their virtual desktops and applications from anywhere”
MR

Mbonjo R.

Network Engineer

Pros

“The ability to launch and destroy new desktop sessions, that are for one use only or persistant, is a really good and useful things when working in cybersecurity.”
MA

Matisse A.

Cybersecurity

“Kasm offers ease of use, cross-platform integration, and quick onboarding while also providing a robust remote work environment suitable for everything from remote browser isolation use to complete CDI/VDI solutions for remote office workers.”
MM

Matthew M.

Principal

“Used with my Chromebook, the software has provided me with a central location to work from during the pandemic which I know is safe and secure.”
DF

David F.

Head of IT

Cons

“Setting up and configuring the virtual desktop infrastructure environment can be complex, it might be challenging for organizations with limited IT resources.”
VP

Viveka P.

Associate

“Performance can be downgraded sometimes and its difficult to track it too.”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Muhammad A.

Technical Analyst

Cons

“Its currently lacking kubernetes integration. ”
JP

Jigar P.

Sr Devops Engineer

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 years ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 years ago

Key features

  • Total features24
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Admin Console
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Anti Virus
  • Application Access Control
  • Application Management
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • BYOL Management
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Encryption
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • DaaS
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Security
  • Data Storage Management
  • Desktop Virtualization
  • Desktop/Application Virtualization
  • Device Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Document Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Employee Activity Monitoring
  • Event Logs
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • Filtering
  • For MSPs
  • GPU Virtualization
  • Issue Tracking
  • Live Chat
  • Load Balancing
  • Load Testing
  • Mobile Access
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Device Support
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multiple Monitor Access
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Policy Management
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Printing
  • Remote Support
  • Remote Update/Installation
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Screen Recording
  • Screen Sharing
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Secure Login
  • Security Auditing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Server Monitoring
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
  • Single Sign On
  • Software Development
  • Task Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Two-Way Audio & Video
  • Uptime Reporting
  • User Management
  • User Provisioning
  • Version Control
  • Video Chat
  • Video Conferencing
  • Watermarking
  • Web Threat Management
  • Whitelisting/Blacklisting
  • Total features95
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Admin Console
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Anti Virus
  • Application Access Control
  • Application Management
  • Archiving & Retention
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • BYOL Management
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Encryption
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • DaaS
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Security
  • Data Storage Management
  • Desktop Virtualization
  • Desktop/Application Virtualization
  • Device Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Document Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Employee Activity Monitoring
  • Event Logs
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • Filtering
  • For MSPs
  • GPU Virtualization
  • Issue Tracking
  • Live Chat
  • Load Balancing
  • Load Testing
  • Mobile Access
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Device Support
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multiple Monitor Access
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Policy Management
  • Ransomware Protection
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Remote Monitoring & Management
  • Remote Printing
  • Remote Support
  • Remote Update/Installation
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SSL Security
  • Screen Recording
  • Screen Sharing
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Secure Login
  • Security Auditing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Server Monitoring
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
  • Single Sign On
  • Software Development
  • Task Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Two-Way Audio & Video
  • Uptime Reporting
  • User Management
  • User Provisioning
  • Version Control
  • Video Chat
  • Video Conferencing
  • Watermarking
  • Web Threat Management
  • Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Integrations

  • Total integrationsN/A
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • CentOS Linux
  • Chromium
  • DigitalOcean
  • Docker
  • Linode
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Oracle Linux
  • Raspberry Pi OS
  • RealVNC Connect
  • Ubuntu
  • Total integrations11
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • CentOS Linux
  • Chromium
  • DigitalOcean
  • Docker
  • Linode
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Oracle Linux
  • Raspberry Pi OS
  • RealVNC Connect
  • Ubuntu