AppSense [EOL] vs Horizon 8 comparison

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AppSense [EOL]

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AppSense [EOL]

Horizon 8

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Categories and Ranking

AppSense [EOL]

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Horizon 8

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

117

Ranking in other categories

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (6th), User Virtualization (1st)

Featured Reviews

reviewer2019633

Director at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

It has customization features, lets you do network redirects via the DNS, and is stable and scalable

An area for improvement in AppSense is pricing because it's much higher than Citrix and VMware solutions. It's one of the virtualization software that allows user profile virtualization, but you can also find that capability in the lower-priced VMware and Citrix software. AppSense has many features but is more expensive, so it would be better if it had a reduced cost or the solution had more enhanced capabilities. For example, in group policies, you can maintain the redirections and registry settings through the group policy via PolicyPak, another third-party product for managing the group policy. If AppSense could have a configuration similar to what PolicyPak has, then that would make AppSense better. AppSense is OS-based, so when my company purchased it in the past, it could run on Windows 7. Eventually, Ivanti told my company that it no longer supported Windows 7, so my company had to purchase AppSense for Windows 10. In the future, the new version of AppSense should work on different Windows versions.

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Sun Fung

Architect at Softcat plc

Architects have improved desktop environments and now optimize operations for diverse clients

From my perspective, there is significant room for improvement in Horizon 8. Many customers are actively seeking alternatives to VMware due to recent licensing changes after Broadcom's acquisition, necessitating upgrades or bundles that they often do not require. Given that Omniser builds on VMware technologies, this creates a negative perception, pushing customers to consider different brands or solutions.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like the customization features of AppSense. It also allows you to push DNS settings, so if you want to redirect a network using the DNS, you can do that from AppSense, which I find beneficial."

"From my standpoint, the desktop is the most valuable feature."

"With Horizon view, it requires less administration from us and it provides much more flexibility for our users."

"The most valuable feature is that when we access the machine, it automatically builds on the back-end and provides to the user, then when the user logs off, the machine logs off automatically or is destroyed, which helps to reduce load on the server."

"The local hardware pass-throughs are valuable. I like being able to have access to local hardware."

"We had to deal with re-imaging hard drives and managing PCs, so having images and desktops to deploy wherever people are without the hardware was really helpful."

"The most valuable feature is that VMware Horizon is easy to setup."

"VMware is a hyper-converged infrastructure model. Therefore, for scaling it you just add more servers to it in the inputs. It's rather straightforward."

"The thin image offers efficiency and stability for the system, which is not always available in other alternatives."

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Cons

"An area for improvement in AppSense is pricing because it's much higher than Citrix and VMware solutions. In the future, the new version of AppSense should work on different Windows versions."

"The system integration also needs some improvement."

"The issue now with VMware is that we don't know the future of the solution. Because if you follow the news, it was acquired by another company, and they are changing the old product line."

"We would like to see better performance with the product."

"Horizon View could be more stable."

"In the next release, the performance, the speed, and the price need to be improved."

"The technical support offered by VMware is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"The support team needs improvement as cases are sometimes solved very slowly."

"In the next release, I would like to have more support when optimizing the master templates for PDI. There are tools that are available to be used but they are not supported at the moment and are more, "use at your own risk.""

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate AppSense pricing as six out of ten because it's an expensive product, and the organization won't buy if it only requires limited configuration."

"For long-term use, perpetual licenses are more cost-effective, and for short-term use, subscription-based would be more cost-effective."

"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."

"We pay a monthly licensing fee for VMware Horizon."

"There is a monthly subscription for the use of this solution and it is expensive."

"The pricing is quite reasonable."

"I rate the product cost a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."

"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. Pricing can be an obstacle for smaller businesses. Pricing is fixed, and there are no additional costs."

"I don't know about the price. I know there are different tiers with the license, but I'm not sure exactly what it costs anymore."

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Buyer's Guide

Horizon 8

September 2026

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Also Known As

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VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View, Mware Dynamic Environment Manager

Overview

With AppSense, IT delivers a user experience that that enables knowledge workers to be more productive and effective. They gain exactly what they need to do their jobs - no more and no less.

Ivanti

Horizon 8 offers centralized management and robust security with ease of deployment and scalability. It provides virtualization and remote access to devices across platforms, ensuring improved performance and reliable remote desktop experiences.

Horizon 8 integrates instant clone technology, a security gateway, and supports USB redirection while minimizing bandwidth consumption for efficient resource utilization. Featuring a powerful administrative console, it simplifies backend control with a user-friendly interface. While effective, it can improve in areas like audio redirection, app volume configuration, and Azure integration. Enhanced connectivity, performance, and monitoring capabilities could elevate user experience alongside clearer licensing terms.

What are Horizon 8's key features?

Centralized Management: Simplifies control with a unified administrative console.
Robust Security: Ensures data protection with a comprehensive security gateway.
Scalability: Adapts to growing demand effectively.
Instant Clone Technology: Facilitates quick desktop deployment and updates.
USB Redirection: Enables seamless peripheral integration.

What benefits should users seek in Horizon 8 reviews?

Resource Efficiency: Reduces bandwidth and optimizes resource usage.
High Performance: Delivers fast and reliable remote desktop experiences.
Ease of Deployment: Streamlines setup processes.
Integration Across Platforms: Supports diverse device ecosystems smoothly.

Horizon 8 is widely implemented in industries like education, healthcare, and finance where it enhances remote work by securing virtual desktops and applications. It supports virtual desktop infrastructure enabling secure connection to internal resources, data center consolidation, and application delivery meeting specific industry needs.

Omnissa

Sample Customers

Alstom, Auto Trader, Banner Bank, Baylor Scott & White Health Central Texas, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, British Columbia School District 67, British Energy, Catholic Church Insurance, Accountants International

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