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We performed a comparison between Citrix Workspace and VMware Fusion based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Citrix Workspace vs. VMware Fusion Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It is a good product. I don't have any complaints.""Troubleshooting Citrix is pretty straightforward.""Ability to connect remotely.""It is stable, easy to scale, and provides secure remote access.""The most valuable feature is connectivity. The remote connection is the reason we are using this solution.""The feature that I like is that it is fast.""It is a very scalable solution.""Getting access to the applications for which we otherwise have to be on-site is probably the biggest advantage"

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"The product is easy to use and has a simple user interface.""It is a highly stable solution.""The whole point of it is to run Windows VMs on a Mac. This is the most valuable feature. There is snapshotting, but we don't really use that. The Pro version allows me to actually attach to the Windows ESXi infrastructure at the backend, and I'm able to create a session that I can attach to the VMware hooks at the backend, so one is running a VM, and the whole operating system is running on the actual Mac. The other one is literally a frontend to the VMs that are running in the infrastructure at the backend. These are the two main features I use.""The most value that it provides is that it is versatile."

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Cons
"Citrix duplicates multiple processes.""The lag when using Skype or Screen Sharing with multiple users needs to improve, as it makes it difficult for us to continue when we have to restart the system.""It is slow. When everybody is logged in, it does have a tendency to slow down. You can tell the connectivity slows down a little bit, but it's still a good product.""The product is currently not working well in hosting conferencing software like Zoom, Team, and Salon.""This solution is resource-intensive, it takes a lot of Bandwidth and a lot of the resources of the server.""The initial setup is very complex.""It takes time to load.""I have noticed that the current compatibility issue with the latest version of Windows 11 is a concern for me and my client. While the client has support for Windows 11, it appears that the Citrix Workspace is only compatible with Windows 10, which does not support the newest version. This is an area that I believe could be improved upon."

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"VMware Fusion's licensing cost needs improvement.""The way they handle snapshotting can be improved. One time, I moved a machine from one to another, and I tried to pull it up on the second machine, but it didn't work. This was because I had not cleaned up the snapshot before I deleted it and moved it across. So, when I tried to pull it up, it wouldn't let me bring it up. The backups for the VMs themselves can also be improved. I pretty much have to rely on Windows backups and not something on VMware. That's where it needs improvement. I am able to upload from my Fusion into the ESXi easily. I'm able to spin something up on Fusion and push it into the big arena, but the reverse is not as easy, that is, trying to pull something down from that. I would love to have a functionality where I could pull something from the VMware infrastructure into Fusion, but I'm not sure if I can take something from ESXi and pull it into Fusion.""Its installation process could be simpler.""I would like to see newer and updated cloud functions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We don't have a lot to compare it to, but we certainly think whatever we pay is worthwhile at this point in time. It's very reasonable."
  • "We are just now approaching the end of our initial purchase, which was an excellent price for us as an academic institution. We got a very good deal to get us on board. That license is up for renewal in about a year, and we are nervously waiting to see what the pricing will be."
  • "The licensing of Citrix Workspace is worth it. However, it is expensive. Citrix is probably more competitive now than VMware, but it is still a costly solution."
  • "The price of the solution could be less expensive. There are different versions to their solution and the price keeps increasing."
  • "We are seeing a return on investment with Citrix Workspace."
  • "The tool is expensive."
  • "Citrix is expensive."
  • "My company opts for the yearly subscription model to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution."
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  • "Starting with version 12, it is now free on a Mac for personal use. Fusion Pro has a cost."
  • "The cost varies depending on the season and whether it is scaled up or scaled down, but I would guess that it's approximately $1,000 per month."
  • "I rate the product's pricing a seven or eight. It is highly-priced."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:My company opts for the yearly subscription model to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution.
    Top Answer:Citrix Workspace needs to improve and offer a better QA. The product has some bugs, making it an area of concern where improvements are required. The product should have some new releases to deal with… more »
    Top Answer:The product is easy to use and has a simple user interface.
    Top Answer:I rate the product's pricing a seven or eight. It is highly-priced.
    Top Answer:The solution could be a little more stable.
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    Overview

    Citrix Workspace is a robust, stable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution that provides integrated, secure access to content, applications, desktops, and resources from anywhere, using any device. These resources can be local, mobile, web, browser, content applications, SaaS, and Citrix DaaS.

    Citrix Workspace gathers and combines the best of Citrix Cloud services, enabling secure access to all the resources available to the organization's end‑users in one location.

    Users are able to view each resource that they have been given access to via the Citrix Workspace user interface (UI). Users are able to access all the services that have been assigned to them in the Workspace Configuration portal either through the browser using the Workspace URL or through the Citrix Workspace application, which has replaced Citrix Receiver.

    Users can easily authenticate their workspaces using the credentials preset in the primary identity provider that is part of the Identity and Access Management which then will automatically enable in Workspace Configuration. This will immediately authenticate the subscriber to each cloud‑hosted service purchased and assigned for their specific unique Citrix Workspace. This guarantees increased security and minimizes any user anomalies.

    Citrix Workspace Benefits:

    Citrix Workspace provides many value-added benefits. Some of these benefits include:


    • Personalized user experience: Citrix Workplace provides a unique personalized experience for each and every user based on their assigned role and job assignment. Users are also able to personalize workflows, improving the overall user work experience.
    • Increased productivity: Citrix Workplace provides a unique personalized experience for each and every user. The single sign-on protocol makes it easy for users to find the applications they need and to start work immediately.
    • Streamlined workflow: The solution facilitates a cleaner, organized, intuitive workspace. The automated workflows and streamlined tasks ensure users stay on task and can perform at their very best at all times.
    • Improved collaboration: Citrix workspace streamlines the ability for users to share media, content, and data with other team members, employees, and stakeholders.
    • Consistent business process: The solution allows users to sign on and begin work from anywhere, anytime, using any device. This enables processes to continue uninterrupted and avoid potential shutdowns or downtime.
    • Next-generation technology: Users are always provided the most up-to-date user experience using SaaS, Citrix Daas, and the most current applications and resources available.
    • Robust governance protocol: The solution provides a rock-solid governance framework as defined by the organization. Citrix Workspace protects all applications and gives users access to only those applications that they need when they need them.
    • Increased security: It uses the most up-to-date single sign-on and zero-trust protocols. Citrix Workspace protects all applications and gives users access to only those applications that they need. The security process includes two-step verification and preset role-based access.
    • Cost-effective: Users are able to sign on from anywhere, using any device, which significantly reduces many overhead costs. The automated workflows also reduce time by eliminating unnecessary repetitive tasks.
    • Increased profitability: A value-added VDI such as Citrix Workspace will ensure an organization will achieve the highest levels of productivity and profitability while providing a solid ROI.

    Reviews from Real Users

    “If you have a desktop, laptop, or device that can be distributed to end users, to any kind of inconsistency in the institution, we deploy the solution so that anybody can get whatever resource is required. It helps ensure access. It makes it easy for us to give storage, memory, RAM, or processor resources without anything affecting their day-to-day activity.” Letarik D., Software System Team Leader at Ethiopian Roads Administration.

    “I work for the State of Illinois, and we were able to stay open and provide services for the needs of the people of the State of Illinois during COVID, which included unemployment services and everything else like that. Its user-friendliness is most valuable. It was easy to login and navigate. Some solutions are not very user-friendly, but this one was.” Cheri S., Information Systems Analyst II at the State of Illinois.

    VMware Fusion is a software hypervisor for Macintosh computers. VMware Fusion allows Intel-based Macs to run operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, NetWare, or Solaris on virtual machines, along with their Mac OS X operating system using a combination of paravirtualization, hardware virtualization and dynamic recompilation.
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    Buyer's Guide
    Citrix Workspace vs. VMware Fusion
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Citrix Workspace vs. VMware Fusion and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Citrix Workspace is ranked 6th in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with 25 reviews while VMware Fusion is ranked 7th in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) with 5 reviews. Citrix Workspace is rated 8.6, while VMware Fusion is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Citrix Workspace writes "Useful virtual desktop usage from anywhere, simple deployment, and straightforward to maintain". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware Fusion writes "Robust software with efficient snapshot and cloning features". Citrix Workspace is most compared with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service), VMware Workspace ONE, VMware Horizon View and OpenText Exceed TurboX, whereas VMware Fusion is most compared with Parallels Desktop, VMware Workstation, VMware Player, VMware Horizon View and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services. See our Citrix Workspace vs. VMware Fusion report.

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