Compare Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. VMware Horizon View

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is ranked 4th in Virtual Desktop with 1 review while VMware Horizon View which is ranked 3rd in Virtual Desktop with 1 review. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is rated 8.0, while VMware Horizon View is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services writes "Stable solution for remote desktop services". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware Horizon View writes "The ability to reliably virtualize desktops and support them. Simple to say, but complicated nonetheless. ". Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is most compared with TeamViewer, VMware Horizon View and Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS), whereas VMware Horizon View is most compared with XenDesktop, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and VMware Workstation.
Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Most Helpful Review
Use Microsoft Remote Desktop Services? Share your opinion.
Dan Reynolds
The ability to reliably virtualize desktops and support them. Simple to say, but complicated nonetheless.
At this stage, a couple of iterations later, workers now only come to the office a couple of days a week. The company has been able to eliminate... Read more »
Quotes From Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pricing and Cost Advice
The pricing is moderate.

Read more »

Information Not Available
report
See Which Vendors Are Best For You
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Virtual Desktop solutions are best for your needs.
See Recommendations
353,599 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Ranking
4th
out of 29 in Virtual Desktop
Views
19,557
Comparisons
10,704
Reviews
1
Average Words per Review
133
Avg. Rating
8.0
3rd
out of 29 in Virtual Desktop
Views
21,744
Comparisons
10,003
Reviews
1
Average Words per Review
481
Avg. Rating
9.0
Top Comparisons
+ Add more products to compare
XenDesktop vs. VMware Horizon View
Compared 37% of the time.
+ Add more products to compare
Also Known As
Remote Desktop ServicesHorizon View
Learn
Microsoft
VMware
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.

Offer
Learn more about Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
Learn More
Learn more about VMware Horizon View
Learn More
Sample Customers
Bank Alfalah Ltd.Amway, Hertz International, Metro Health, North Carolina State University, Ottawa International Airport, Revlon, and Whirlpool.

See also Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Reviews, VMware Horizon View Reviews, and our list of Best Virtual Desktop Companies.

We monitor all Virtual Desktop reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.
Sign in to see all reviews and comparisons. It's free!
By clicking Sign in with LinkedIn™ you agree to let IT Central Station use your LinkedIn profile and email address in accordance with our Privacy Policy and agree to the Terms of Service.
Sign Up with Email
  • Unlimited access to 27000+ reviews from real users
  • Your own page to promote your professional skills
  • Networking events and peer-to-peer consultations
As seen in:

By registering, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
  • Unlimited access to 27000+ reviews from real users
  • Your own page to promote your professional skills
  • Networking events and peer-to-peer consultations
As seen in