Compare VMware Horizon View vs. VMware Workstation
VMware Horizon View is ranked 4th in Virtual Desktop with 2 reviews while VMware Workstation is ranked 2nd in Virtual Desktop with 1 review. VMware Horizon View is rated 8.0, while VMware Workstation is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of VMware Horizon View writes "The ability to reliably virtualize desktops and support them. Simple to say, but complicated nonetheless. ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware Workstation writes "I have found this product excellent for quick test/dev environments. ". VMware Horizon View is most compared with XenDesktop, VMware Workstation and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, whereas VMware Workstation is most compared with Hyper-V, VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon View.
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Managing all operating systems in a single environment helped a lot in organizing and integrating it. | I have found this product excellent for test/dev environments. This is 90% of what I use this product for. |
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The initial startup costs for this solution are relatively high. | I have had issues with the virtual network adapters in the past that has taken some time to troubleshoot. |
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Licensing and hardware outsourcing is expensive, but can be cost-effective in the three to five-year range. | The pricing is a bit steep in my opinion for testing and there are other options. |
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Views 11,193 Comparisons 9,182 Reviews 2 Average Words per Review 452 Avg. Rating 8.0 | Views 20,387 Comparisons 18,155 Reviews 1 Average Words per Review 391 Avg. Rating 9.0 |
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| Horizon View | |
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| VMware | VMware |
Overview | |
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. | VMware Workstation transforms the way technical professionals develop, test, demonstrate and deploy software by running multiple x86-based operating systems simultaneously on the same PC. Built on 15 years of virtualization excellence and winner of more than 50 industry awards, VMware Workstation takes desktop virtualization to the next level by giving users an unmatched operating system support, rich user experience and incredible performance. |
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Learn more about VMware Horizon View | Learn more about VMware Workstation |
Sample Customers | |
| Amway, Hertz International, Metro Health, North Carolina State University, Ottawa International Airport, Revlon, and Whirlpool. | Akademiska Hus |
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Healthcare Company17% Government17% University17% Construction Company8% Software R&D Company33% Comms Service Provider14% Media Company8% Government6% | Software R&D Company28% Comms Service Provider10% Manufacturing Company9% Government9% |
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