Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. VMware Workspace ONE Comparison

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

VMware Workspace ONE

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services

Read 10 Microsoft Remote Desktop Services reviews.

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VMware Workspace ONE

Read 11 VMware Workspace ONE reviews.

17,085 views|14,035 comparisons

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Displays a list of mobile assets, but lacks the ability to "remote wipe" a stolen device

It provides a central repository of the corporation's different mobile devices.

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Pros
"It's almost an out of the box function once you have installed the other components.""I like that it works. In most cases, it's predictable. You know what you get.""The most valuable features are availability and security.""The most valuable feature is that it gives me full accessibility to my servers.""The most valuable features are the desktop session and desktop virtualization.""In terms of the valuable features, I like the profile, the new version is really good.""The most valuable feature is the remote application access.""The most valuable feature is the ease of use." More Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Pros »	"It's all about centralizing your data and making sure that your data is centralized and secure.""We used to have a system before, Mac OS Open Directory server and this open directory became obsolete because Apple decided to stop the enterprise market, so there was no other alternative for us to use. We chose this to replace the open directory and we found that it has many more features than the previous solution. We totally rely on it right now to manage all the devices on campus.""The feature that we find most valuable is the corporate email pushing.""Cloud-based VMware Workspace ONE is very good. It is easy to deploy and manage. Maintenance is also quite simple.""A very easy to use solution.""The most valuable feature is policy-driven control of the devices.""The remote management and location capabilities are good.""The most valuable feature is the interface with SCAP, which is the Security Content Automation Protocol." More VMware Workspace ONE Pros »
Cons
"In the next release, I would like to see better performance over slower networks, and integration with Linux, but this is something that we're going to get out of Microsoft in terms of a unified solution.""Microsoft still has some really bad remote desktop appliance for Mac.""We are searching for a product with better remote access and remote sessions.""Security in the connection between us and our clients' servers is something that can be improved.""My customers are worried that the RDP protocol can be easily compromised and would like the option to use an alternative like Blast.""The DB card needs improvement. I have a lot of experience with other competitors and Citrix is better than VMware and Microsoft. Citrix has more extensive features.""There are problems with using Microsoft Teams within a virtual desktop on a mobile device.""I would like to be able to access the remote desktop using a web-based interface, rather than having to use the client." More Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Cons »	"The setup was very difficult. It was not as easy as I had expected.""The solution needs to adapt to the cloud based reality of the current world model. Some customers may have reluctance to this, but it is the next level for all of the big providers. Azure, AWS and Google are all on the forefront of cloud-based solutions.""The mobile device repository is somewhat difficult to manage with a large user base.""Pricing is the only challenge right now. The licensing fee should be simplified a little bit. They have kept too many products as add ons. These need to be bundled with the low-cost, standard version. This will help customers in adopting this technology at a faster pace.""Cost of licensing is quite high.""When it comes to deployment and maintaining security, there should be an integrated console where you have a singular view of all of the products from the same OEM.""The app installer is something that they should really change. It creates a lot of confusion for the user.""The reverse proxy is not intuitive and it takes time to get it right, so this is something that can be improved." More VMware Workspace ONE Cons »

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution has a perpetual license and it is purchased upfront.""It will probably cost about $500 USD to get the resources set up in the cloud.""Although not an expensive product, pricing is always something that can be improved.""It's not an expensive solution.""It's not an expensive product."

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"I think the pricing of the product needs advisement. It would be great to bundle the VM products together. I think the actual box itself should be included in the license. At present, it is not paired with the mobile device.""If you purchase it for one year, it is very expensive. If you get it for three years or up to five years, then you can bargain a better price.""There is a separate cost for technical support and extra premium features. The pricing should be simplified.""The cost is a little bit high.""VMware Workspace ONE is not cheap; it's quite expensive. However, in the end, they gave us a reasonable price.""If you have a host of custom requirements (including licensing), make sure to set aside enough time for the initial setup because it can take up to a few weeks depending on how complex your environment is."

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What do you like most about Microsoft Remote Desktop Services? Top Answer: The most valuable feature is the remote application access. Read all 8 answers What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services? Top Answer: It will probably cost about $500 USD to get the resources set up in the cloud. Read all 4 answers What needs improvement with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services? Top Answer: There are problems with using Microsoft Teams within a virtual desktop on a mobile device. Specifically, if you are using Teams and conferencing, then there is no microphone capability. To be clear… more » Read all 8 answers	Ask a question Earn 20 points
Ranking
3rd out of 32 in Remote Access Views 15,810 Comparisons 13,006 Reviews 11 Average Words per Review 363 Rating 7.8	4th out of 28 in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Views 17,085 Comparisons 14,035 Reviews 9 Average Words per Review 372 Rating 8.6
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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.	Workspace ONE is a digital workspace platform that simply and securely delivers and manages any app on any device by integrating access control, application management and multi-platform endpoint management. It is available as a cloud service or for on-premises deployment.
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Sample Customers
Bank Alfalah Ltd.	Australian Sports Commission, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Lomond School, Merck, United Bank, Medical College of Wisconsin, Latymer Upper School, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Dowling Aaron Inc., Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Harrogate Grammar School, Duke University Football, Delta Air Lines, Adventist Health System, Giochi Preziosi, Cramlington Learning Village, Intermountain Healthcare, Safexpress, TAG Aviation
Top Industries
REVIEWERS Financial Services Firm43% Healthcare Company14% Government14% Comms Service Provider14% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Computer Software Company24% Comms Service Provider24% Government7% Educational Organization6%	REVIEWERS Comms Service Provider13% Financial Services Firm13% Computer Software Company9% Aerospace/Defense Firm9% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Computer Software Company34% Comms Service Provider16% Government7% Retailer5%
Company Size
REVIEWERS Small Business33% Midsize Enterprise29% Large Enterprise38%	REVIEWERS Small Business13% Midsize Enterprise25% Large Enterprise63% VISITORS READING REVIEWS Small Business6% Midsize Enterprise12% Large Enterprise82%

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