VMware Horizon vs Kasm Workspaces

Google Workspace

VirtualBox

Citrix DaaS

Citrix Workspace

Amazon WorkSpaces

Cameyo

Compare VMware Horizon and Kasm Workspaces based on features, pricing, verified reviews, integrations & more on GetApp. Find out which software is best for your business in 2026.

Citrix DaaS is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that enables businesses of all sizes to securely access remote files and documents on a digital workplace from multiple devices.

Amazon WorkSpaces is a Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) software that helps businesses facilitate remote working through cloud-hosted desktop virtualization. It enables administrators to maintain a secure user platform via multi-factor authentication, single-sign-on (SSO), and access control features.

Oracle VM VirtualBox is an open-source cross-platform virtualization software, which helps organizations create, manage, and run multiple virtual machines (VMs) simultaneously. Features include guest multiprocessing, USB device support, remote machine display, RDP authentication & soft keyboard.

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.

Access Controls/Permissions

Admin Console

Alerts/Escalation

Application Management

Cloud Computing

Collaboration Tools

Desktop Virtualization

Desktop/Application Virtualization

File Transfer

For MSPs

GPU Virtualization

Issue Tracking

Multi-Device Support

Multiple User Accounts

Policy Management

Remote Access/Control

Remote Monitoring & Management

Remote Update/Installation

Reporting/Analytics

Role-Based Permissions

Secure Data Storage

Single Sign On

User Management

VMware Horizon

Android

Linux

Web-based

Windows

iPad

iPhone

Software Developer

The negative point is that the VDI connection can easily drop if you have internet connection problems.

Technical Manager

The features to display and virtualize a desktop enviironment is very important, the control features with management is very good and intitutive.

Technical Analyst

For working from remote it is a great tool for any network engineer. Displaying a virtual desktop in from of you and operating it at ease is its biggest feature.

Network Engineer

Overall, I love this software and I recommend this software for all users of virtual Servers and workspaces.

One of the best tool for delivering applications and virtual desktops / laptops. Users are at ease for its usability and its functionality.

Product Support Analyst

Any hiccup in connection and there's no "trying to reconnect" you drop the whole session and have to do a sign in process again.

Dispatcher 

Its just sometime, it fail to load apps and require a restart. Switching between apps can be slow.

Deputy Manager

Latest builds are having some bugs and they are hard to troubleshoot without support from tech team.

VMware Horizon screenshot: Horizon connect to servers

VMware Horizon screenshot: Horizon installed applications

VMware Horizon screenshot: Horizon menu bar

Large Enterprises

Mid Size Business

Small Business

Citrix Workspace is a cloud-based platform designed to help businesses streamline work for employees by offering collaboration across different systems & devices. Key features include endpoint management, session performance tracking, multi-factor authentication, microapp creation, & monitoring.

Cameyo is a cloud-native Digital Workspace that enables the secure delivery of Windows and internal web apps to any device from the browser without the need for VPNs. Cameyo enables remote work by providing employees access to the business-critical apps they need from anywhere and on any device.

Google Workspace is a suite of applications from Google which offers a number of tools to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, store files, and manage data from all devices.

Kasm Workspaces streams your workplace environment directly to your web browser…on any device and from any location. Kasm is changing the way that businesses deliver digital workspaces using our web-native and devops-enabled streaming technology. Available on-premise, private or public cloud.

Active Directory Integration

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

Anti Virus

Application Access Control

Archiving & Retention

Authentication

Automatic Backup

Backup and Recovery

BYOL Management

Chat/Messaging

Cloud Encryption

Communication Management

Compliance Management

Configurable Workflow

Configuration Management

Customizable Branding

DaaS

Data Recovery

Data Security

Data Storage Management

Device Management

Disaster Recovery

Document Management

Drag & Drop

Employee Activity Monitoring

Event Logs

File Management

Filtering

Live Chat

Load Balancing

Load Testing

Mobile Access

Monitoring

Multi-Factor Authentication

Multiple Monitor Access

Performance Management

Performance Metrics

Ransomware Protection

Real-Time Chat

Real-Time Data

Real-Time Monitoring

Real-Time Notifications

Real-Time Reporting

Real-Time Updates

Remote Printing

Remote Support

Reporting & Statistics

Screen Recording

Screen Sharing

Search/Filter

Secure Login

Security Auditing

Self Service Portal

Server Monitoring

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Software Development

SSL Security

Task Management

Third-Party Integrations

Troubleshooting

Two-Factor Authentication

Two-Way Audio & Video

Uptime Reporting

User Provisioning

Version Control

Video Chat

Video Conferencing

Watermarking

Web Threat Management

Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Kasm Workspaces

Developer

And not to mention the streaming quality is great. You can go from most responsive to lossless quality.

Head of IT

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. I get good milage to of the software.

Super clean and quick user experience, team keeps up communication which is great.

It's actually really cool. Being able to spin up cloud instances of your favorite apps like Brave, Discord, and even have cloud desktops is super handy.

Sr Devops Engineer

I love the ability to schedule session and be able to start a new one at moments notice. I like being able to lab test without modifying my base os.

Software Engineer

One of the things I dislike about the platform is that the lower tiers can be a bit restrictive in terms of the number of hours included.

The ability to launch a desktop to have access to installed applications or to modify files with a full productivity suite is very useful.

None

However, I have not looked deeply into this, it may be my mistake.

Easy to use easy to setup and even redeploy in just minutes maybe seconds with ease.

I am moving away from docker deployment to k8s deployment and the lack of integration is going to either halt all together or maintain an additional infrastructure.

Network Administrator

KASM is perfect tool for phishing investigations.

DevOps Engineer

For users I like the ease of use since they only need a browser, no need to install a client.

Solutions Architect

It was easy to deploy and easy to learn. If you need a remote isolate browse or a VDI Solutions without spending a ton of money, Kasm is what you're looking for.

I did not have problems with Kasm, but the one downside that I don't like is the inability of the admin account to log into all of the sessions.

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