Top 5 Alternatives to Citrix: Workspace Management Software for Secure Access to Applications and Desktops

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Citrix

Inuvika is another notable company offering its OVD Enterprise product since 2014. It is unique on our list as a Linux-based alternative to Citrix's Virtual Apps and Desktop. Better processing speed for Linux servers means Inuvika's OVD Enterprise environments will require fewer servers to operate. It also means that fewer Microsoft server licenses are required. And with fewer servers comes lower operating costs in the data center and a reduced carbon footprint. Inuvika claims that its total cost of ownership (TCO) can be up to 50 percent less than Citrix. This could be good for IT departments now facing a budget squeeze.

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Vmware Horizon

VMware Horizon Apps delivers one of the best alternatives to Citrix's software. VMware is this list's oldest competitor, and they have the most feature-rich options. However, if one is trying to get away from the merger uncertainty at Citrix, VMware Horizon also recently engaged in a merger with Broadcom.

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Inuvika OVD Enterprise

Inuvika is another notable company offering its OVD Enterprise product since 2014. It is unique on our list as a Linux-based alternative to Citrix's Virtual Apps and Desktop. Better processing speed for Linux servers means Inuvika's OVD Enterprise environments will require fewer servers to operate. It also means that fewer Microsoft server licenses are required. And with fewer servers comes lower operating costs in the data center and a reduced carbon footprint. Inuvika claims that its total cost of ownership (TCO) can be up to 50 percent less than Citrix. This could be good for IT departments now facing a budget squeeze.

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Azure Virtual Desktop

Amazon's WorkSpaces is a good alternative to Citrix's Virtual Apps and Desktops as it allows users to easily deploy apps into images centrally. Much like Microsoft AVD, it integrates well with its other offerings. It provides integration for AWS tools and programs where organizations run the rest of their estate in the platform. Unlike Microsoft AVD, Workspaces supports both Linux and Windows apps.

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Parallels

One of the most notable features of Parallels RAS vs. Citrix is that it offers its service in a low price range that competes with alternatives like Inuvika. However, it needs to combine Parallels RAS and Awingu to compete with the complete feature set of Inuvika or VMware when delivering full Windows and Linux integration for digital workspace software. There is no current information on whether the two companies will be combined.

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Awingu

Parallels have been around for a long time but did not really compete with Citrix virtual workspace head-on until it purchased 2X in 2015 and introduced its Parallels RAS product to the market. Then, in late 2018, the company was purchased by Corel, and Corel also purchased Awingu in 2022, gaining access to Awingu's web-based client.

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Amazon WorkSpaces

Last but not least, Amazon WorkSpaces offers a virtual desktop feature for all. One of its notable features is that it is easy to set up, with customers having a full suite of customization options for their apps from the company's marketplace. All of that works under the e-commerce company's cloud-based server, Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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