VMware Horizon

A VDI platform for delivering virtual desktops and published applications across devices.

Pricing: subscription
License: proprietary
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): vdi, daas, virtual-desktops, digital-workspace, citrix-alternativeVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hosted, managed-cloudVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): subscriptionVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and app delivery to any device, Centralized management and operations from a unified console, Omnissa App Volumes for on-demand application delivery and lifecycle management, High-definition graphics, voice, and video optimization including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex, Omnissa Monitor for infrastructure health and user session performance, Security and data protection with granular, policy-driven controlsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): Omnissa support, documentation and knowledge base, certifications and trainingVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Enterprises running virtual desktops and apps on-premises, in private or public clouds, with centralized management and REST API automation.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Provide secure access to full desktops or individual apps on any device, Run virtual desktops on-premises, in private clouds, or in public cloud environments, Federal IT cost optimization and secure modernization, Migration from legacy VDI or Citrix environmentsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1998Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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