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description: Compare Citrix DaaS vs VMware Horizon to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in New Zealand.
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title: Citrix DaaS vs VMware Horizon Comparison - Capterra New Zealand 2026
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# Compare Citrix DaaS vs VMware Horizon

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> Detailed comparison between Citrix DaaS and VMware Horizon. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Citrix DaaS | VMware Horizon |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 154 | 28 |
| **Starting Price** | US$10.00 | US$3,116.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | - | Videos |

## Best for

### Citrix DaaS

Citrix serves all markets from SMB to Enterprise. Please note that for our cloud option you must have a minimum of 25 users in order to subscribe to the service.

### VMware Horizon

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## Key features

### Citrix DaaS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Admin Console
- Alerts/Escalation
- Application Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Desktop Virtualisation
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- Filtering
- Monitoring
- Multi-Device Support
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Server Monitoring
- Single Sign On

### VMware Horizon

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Admin Console
- Alerts/Escalation
- Application Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Desktop Virtualisation
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- File Transfer
- For MSPs
- Multi-Device Support
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Single Sign On

## Links

- [View Citrix DaaS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/116275/xendesktop)
- [View VMware Horizon Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/203536/horizon)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/116275/203536/xendesktop/vs/horizon)

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