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Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

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Overview

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is an enterprise-grade virtualization platform that delivers virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), virtual applications, and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions from any cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructure. It combines cloud-based Citrix DaaS with on-premises capabilities to provide secure work experiences on any device with comprehensive management and security features. The platform maximizes flexibility, sustainability, and productivity while reducing costs and improving IT agility.

Features

14 features across 6 categories

Analytics(2)

Analytics Intelligence

Secure employees, IT environment, and content with analytics intelligence for protecting sensitive business information

Citrix Analytics for PerformanceAI

Use machine learning to improve user experience and uncover the health of your environment

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Infrastructure(1)

Hybrid Multi-Cloud Support

Store workloads in any cloud including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and AWS, and manage them alongside on-premises resources

Also in: Litmos, marvel-app, LiveKit

Management(3)

Centralized App and Desktop Management

Centralize the management of apps and desktops to support distributed workforces across any device

Rapid Onboarding and Offboarding

Rapidly deploy IT resources and revoke access to employees as needed

Simplified Management

Optimize all apps and desktops with a lightweight user environment management solution that accelerates logins, improves server scalability, and enhances app response times

Also in: Lexion, Lightspeed POS, Juro

Performance(1)

HDX Optimization Technology

Deliver exceptional experience with targeted optimizations for unified communications tools and graphic-intensive apps, even when bandwidth is low

Also in: Jira Service Management, Hugging Face, WordPress.com

Security(6)

Citrix Analytics for Security

Increase security and improve end-to-end visibility without compromising user experience

Comprehensive Security

Protect unmanaged endpoints, set granular controls, record user sessions, and improve overall security posture

Granular Access Controls

Set granular controls to manage user access and permissions across virtual resources

Unmanaged Endpoint Protection

Protect unmanaged endpoints to secure access from any device

User Session Recording

Record user sessions for compliance and security monitoring purposes

Zero Trust Application Access

Deliver zero trust application access to all IT-sanctioned apps without a VPN through Citrix Secure Private Access

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Airtable

Sustainability(1)

Sustainable Business IT

Reduce emissions, decrease e-waste, and increase efficiency by maximizing existing on-premises or cloud resources, endpoints, and network consumption

Also in: ShipBob, Ivanti, Nomad

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 14 features.

Buy Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 14 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

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