Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. VMware Horizon View

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is ranked 3rd in Virtual Desktop with 5 reviews vs VMware Horizon View which is ranked 5th in Virtual Desktop. The top reviewer of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services writes "The app that they provide works off Mac and Windows". Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is most compared with VMware Horizon View, TeamViewer and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS). VMware Horizon View is most compared with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, XenDesktop and VMware Player.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

VMware Horizon View

18155

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

Based on 5 reviews.

18842

VMware Horizon View

Most Helpful Review

manageme9de5

Management at a tech services company

It gives me secure access into my system at work and is stable.

I can telecommute into the office. Since we have to be on a secure network, it gives me access into my system at work that is more secure than my... Read more »

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Ranking
RANKING	3rd out of 29 In Virtual Desktop Views 14,758 Comparisons 11,044 Reviews 5 Followers 431 Avg. Rating 8.0	5th out of 29 In Virtual Desktop Views 17,293 Comparisons 9,922 Reviews 0 Followers 386 Avg. Rating N/A
Top Comparisons
Top Comparisons	VMware Horizon View vs. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Compared 39% of the time. TeamViewer vs. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Compared 30% of the time. Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) vs. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Compared 8% of the time. See more Microsoft Remote Desktop Services competitors »	Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. VMware Horizon View Compared 44% of the time. XenDesktop vs. VMware Horizon View Compared 28% of the time. VMware Player vs. VMware Horizon View Compared 8% of the time. See more VMware Horizon View competitors »

Also Known As
Also Known As	Remote Desktop Services	Horizon View
Website/Video
Website/Video	Microsoft	VMware
Overview
Overview	Remote Desktop Services is a server role in Windows Server that provides technologies that enable users to access session-based desktops, virtual machine-based desktops, or applications in the data center from both within a corporate network and from the Internet. Remote Desktop Services enables a rich-fidelity desktop or application experience, and helps to securely connect remote users from managed or unmanaged devices.	VMware Horizon View, previously known as VMware View, is a virtual desktop infrastructure solution that provides users with virtual and mobile desktop management, flexible access, an optimal end-user experience and cloud computing. Horizon View also provides increased control and security of the desktop environment. End-users get to be more productive and enjoy the flexibility of accessing their desktop environments from many locations and devices, while IT remains in control of policies and security.
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Sample Customers
Sample Customers	Bank Alfalah Ltd.	Amway, Hertz International, Metro Health, North Carolina State University, Ottawa International Airport, Revlon, and Whirlpool.
Top Industries
Top Industries	VISITORS READING REVIEWS Government 12% Healthcare Company 12% Construction Company 7% Energy/Utilities Company 6%	REVIEWERS Healthcare Company 18% Government 18% University 18% Non Profit 9% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Transportation Company 16% Financial Services Firm 14% University 11% Comms Service Provider 9%
Company Size
Company Size	REVIEWERS Small Business 14% Midsize Enterprise 43% Large Enterprise 43% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Small Business 14% Midsize Enterprise 27% Large Enterprise 58%	REVIEWERS Small Business 29% Midsize Enterprise 12% Large Enterprise 59% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Small Business 19% Midsize Enterprise 23% Large Enterprise 58%

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