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Cisco VXI vs Horizon 8 comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco VXI
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
20th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Horizon 8
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
114
Ranking in other categories
User Virtualization (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Cisco VXI is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Horizon 8 is 7.4%, down from 12.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Horizon 87.4%
Cisco VXI0.4%
Other92.2%
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
 

Featured Reviews

Sina Ghozati - PeerSpot reviewer
Straightforward implementation, scalable, but performance could improve
When using Cisco VXI in virtual environments there tends to be a lot of bugs with files you have to deploy across the virtual environment. You configure for hours, and then there is a bug that stops you, and you notice that you wasted hours. There's always room for improvement with these virtual environments because you're not dealing with the actual equipment, you're dealing with a virtual version of it that you have to install in a virtual environment. The performance of Cisco VXI could improve. It requires a lot of hardware and even if you install it on a server it is heavy on resources.
Muhammad JunaidJawed - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps ensure data leaks do not occur from the base machine to VDI while multi-instance capabilities remain limited
I have been using Horizon for two years. It provides my DevOps team access to PAM and server through the provider The solution has helped ensure data leaks do not occur from the base machine to VDI, and it saves data through API copyright. The solution has data leak prevention features that…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The initial setup of Cisco VXI is straightforward."
"Users can log in from anywhere and from a variety of devices."
"I appreciate how simple and straightforward the operation of VMware Horizon View is."
"I find the security of Horizon to be most valuable."
"The solution has data leak prevention features that ensure data is not copied from the base machine to VDI, and API copyright capabilities."
"I like that it updates quickly and allows users to have virtual desktops."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its reliability."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the clone variant. We have been using the linked clone for the past five years, but I am willing to support and take on the function of the instant cloud."
"The solution has enabled us to offer a secure desktop experience to our remote users. This ensures that our personally identifiable information and HIPAA data remain protected, eliminating the risk of being copied to a local, potentially mobile, device. Everything is contained within a centralized structure."
 

Cons

"When using Cisco VXI in virtual environments there tends to be a lot of bugs with files you have to deploy across the virtual environment. You configure for hours, and then there is a bug that stops you, and you notice that you wasted hours."
"In the future, I would like to see better support for application virtualization."
"VMware Horizon View can improve by making it easier to use for first-time users. You should learn the whole concept of VMware to be able to use it."
"Horizon View's pricing is high."
"In VMware Horizon View, app volume is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"There is room for improvement in the integration with other parts of the suite. For example, you currently need separate windows to manage app volumes and the dynamic environment manager (DEM)."
"In the next release, the performance, the speed, and the price need to be improved."
"The solution isn't quite mature yet. It needs more time to mature and to get more market recognition."
"The solution’s stability and initial setup could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive solution when there are bugs. I'm always ready to give money for a complete solution where there are no bugs in it, but you will never find it."
"The price of the solution is affordable. However, there are extra fees for support."
"The solution is more expensive in comparison to Citrix but when comparing the technicalities VMware Horizon, is worth the money."
"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."
"VMware Horizon is expensive and I would rate it an eight out of ten."
"The license for this product is paid on a monthly basis."
"We pay for the solution annually at a cost of approximately 10,000 HKD."
"This solution is expensive. A lot of companies in Mexico find that the price is too high."
"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business60
Midsize Enterprise22
Large Enterprise44
 

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Also Known As

VXI
VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View, Mware Dynamic Environment Manager
 

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