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Citrix DaaS vs VMware Horizon Comparison (2026)

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Citrix DaaS

VMware Horizon

Overview

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.

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.

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

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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

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

3116

/user

One-time payment

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.3

154

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

71%

would recommend this app

4.4

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

86%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Citrix DaaS is very scalability, and the secure and seamless experience Users report while utilizing is a major plus.”

Brittany P.

Desktop Support Technician

“Anytime I had any issues or needed guidance, I could reach out to support via chat or telephone.”

Kory O.

District Operations Manager - South East District

“Chat made it an even more elevated experience for me.”

Kory O.

District Operations Manager - South East District

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.”

Viveka P.

Associate

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

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”

Mbonjo R.

Network Engineer

Cons

“YOU CANNOT DELETE A SESSION.”

ELIZABETH H.

PRODUCT MANAGER

“Overall experience is that the lack of automation leads to teams having to focus and spend extra time on repetitive tasks for maintenance and daily administration.”

Mo F.

DevOps Architect

“I also had quite a few glitches that prevented me from working, which were usually resolved by restarting the application.”

Tomasz P.

Network Engineer

Cons

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

Viveka P.

Associate

“Performance can be downgraded sometimes and its difficult to track it too.”