Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs Venn Software comparison

Citrix and Venn Software are both solutions in the Remote Access category. Citrix is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while Venn Software is ranked #37. Citrix holds a 4.2% mindshare in VUS, compared to Venn Software’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Citrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Venn Software users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Citrix DaaS and Venn Software are competing solutions in the desktop virtualization space. Citrix DaaS seems to have the upper hand in advanced features, while Venn Software is preferred for its affordability and ease of use.

Features: Citrix DaaS is praised for its robust security options, extensive customization capabilities, and scalability. Venn Software receives accolades for ease of use, seamless integration, and effective resource management.

Room for Improvement: Citrix DaaS users suggest improvements in cost optimization, performance speed, and cost management. Venn Software users highlight the need for better reporting tools, more frequent updates, and richer analytics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Citrix DaaS users appreciate the comprehensive deployment guides and responsive customer support. Venn Software is commended for its straightforward setup process and efficient customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Citrix DaaS is perceived as costly, affecting user satisfaction concerning ROI. Venn Software is considered budget-friendly and offers a quick return on investment.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.3%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is 4.2%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Venn Software is 0.7%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Intune	9.3%
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service)	4.2%
Venn Software	0.7%
Other	85.8%

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AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license

The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

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Sorin Neacsu

Technical Lead on Virtual Desktop at Orange

Has delivered consistent desktop experiences across remote locations and has supported multimedia workloads efficiently

I have utilized the HDX protocol for compression and audio-video capabilities. When users need to conduct meetings with customers or colleagues, they can use Teams solutions and open a bridge where video and audio are encapsulated within the ICA protocol, which is protected by SSL and certificates for security. This provides secure communication at good quality through the HDX protocol. HDX protocol has improved application performance as it is specifically designed for multimedia applications. If processing audio or video files, such as in telecom where discussions are recorded and then prepared as video or audio, this does not consume excessive bandwidth during the operation compared to a normal remote desktop connection provided by Microsoft. Everything is compressed and provides sufficient bandwidth for multiple people to perform similar tasks without interruption or session disconnection. All multimedia-related activities, such as playing content on YouTube, deliver a better experience with this protocol overall. I use multi-factor authentication for opening sessions to the data center where users access their machines or software. Multi-factor authentication has helped secure applications because users typically have two-way authentication software on their phones. They use a password first and then authenticate themselves through their mobile application to grant access to resources. This approach is effective because if a hacker attacks a user, they need more than just the password and username. They must also possess the device that provides authentication. The device typically has facial recognition, a password, and provides better security overall.

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reviewer2110356

Growth Specialist at Digitrends Soultions

Great for hybrid workers, minimizes latency and delivers great performance

We haven't encountered major issues with the solution. We are really happy that we decided to purchase Venn Software, although they are quite new. The initial setup is seamless. It's not overly complex. In our experience, for the most part, the solution is reliable. We haven't experienced any bugs or glitches. That said, the performance could be a bit better. We'd like to see a bit more done with the deployment capabilities. The solution needs to offer better local or regional support to cater to offshore users.

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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 Intune's ability to manage roles, maintenance tasks, compliance settings, and patch development for all endpoints."

"The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options."

"Autopilot is the most valuable feature."

"Intune's most valuable features are the device, compliance, and configuration policies."

"One of our clients migrated the model workplace based on Intune, achieving a 78 percent cost reduction, which is quite a lot."

"What I like most about Intune is its seamless enrollment process, particularly the Autopilot method."

"Intune provides full visibility into all active mobile device users. If their devices are noncompliant with our security policies, I have the flexibility to update them remotely."

"Microsoft Intune does help me save time in terms of management of various devices—I don't have to go to those locations to manage the devices at those locations, I can do it remotely, which is very helpful."

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"The service dash and Workspace Environment Manager service are good features."

"It is a good product. I don't have any complaints."

"I have found that Citrix DaaS is still a complex product, especially on the desktop side, which affects scalability. Although it works well on the apps side, the desktop aspect still has room for improvement in scalability. Managing multiple OSs centrally doesn't reduce many problems, and the product remains almost on par with its competitors like VMware Vue."

"From my perspective, the most valuable feature is the manageability."

"The most valuable feature of Citrix Workspace is the virtual desktop that we can use anywhere, at any time, and without taking our laptop."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to connect to our on-premise applications, through the Workspace app and the Workspace experience. The user experience when using the solution's technology remotely is good. Our users are able to work and it's seamless. The performance is also good."

"The scalability is fine. We have about 400 users, who are supported by six staff members. We use the product company-wide throughout 40 different locations, and we currently do not have plans to increase the scale of use."

"Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is a mature infrastructure solution that provides considerable flexibility for corporate environments."

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"We don't need to go to the physical office, and it only requires minimal supervision or assistance from our IT Team."

"Since the software is launched directly from the computer, not remotely delivered, it has minimized latency and response time."

"It allows us to improve our security and prevent company files and data leaks."

Cons

"Setting up Intune Autopilot can be a little complicated."

"Intune could be enhanced by automating application upgrades, similar to how it automates operating system upgrades."

"There is room for improvement in integration and security as well."

"The solution's app deployment needs to be improved."

"Having a dedicated configuration server that assists in modifying the configuration service, and creating personalized structures, interfaces, and web services could enhance usability."

"Some customers have reported experiencing slowness when using lower versions of the Android system."

"We are currently unable to control aspects of group policy from Teams like we can for GPO. They are still not part of Intune. Microsoft is adding this, but it's currently in preview, and few GPO features have been added to the product."

"The support is not particularly good. Sometimes when you open a case with Microsoft, you end up resolving the issue by yourself."

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"Direct connection of USB devices on the terminals to be used by streamed applications is very important for printing and the usage of token authentication, but the current version does not support this one hundred percent."

"The Endpoint Management solution needs improvement when it comes to mobile device management. For example, they are still not supporting Windows 10 and this feature is required by many customers."

"Using the app layering feature can be quite difficult and cumbersome."

"The ITSM adapters need to be enhanced."

"The application is now very complex. We started with Citrix on PCs. Now, to access the same application, we need to have a StoreFront Server, the Delivery Controller, and Citrix License Server. It's now very complex."

"If there are connectivity issues, there are stability issues."

"Some customers find the price to be a significant factor. They have a hard time understanding the extra cost of the services"

"I think they can improve the troubleshooting to make it easier for users to solve problems on their own. For example, it could provide an error code and some instructions on how to reconnect to the database or do something proactive to fix the issue with the system."

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"We'd like to see a bit more done with the deployment capabilities."

"Currently, Venn only uses two platforms/applications: Windows and Mac. It would be great if they could also add more platforms since some BYOD employees might be using an application other than Windows or Mac - for example, Linux."

"It would be better to have the back end more efficient."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing needs improvement."

"It is not expensive."

"The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."

"If you're subscribing to Premium or E3, there are no additional costs for Intune, it's included."

"My team members bundled it together with their Microsoft solutions, including Microsoft 365 and related products."

"As a partner, we always look for how we can generate more revenue from a consulting point of view, but I do not see any complaints from the customer side regarding pricing, so they are satisfied with it."

"They have categorized the licenses according to the size of the business. So, if it's a smaller organization, we can choose the license accordingly. If it's a big organization, then we can choose accordingly. Everything is clearly mentioned, and we can decide. It's suitable for all kinds of infrastructure, and that's very goo"

"I am satisfied with the pricing."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"It's my understanding that the solution license fee for each user is around $300 US. If we buy a personal laptop for each employee every five years, then the total cost is five times $300 US, or $1,500 USD. So we could buy 100 personal laptops instead of the Citrix solution."

"The licenses are affordable, but the support is a bit expensive, though worth the value."

"It is a bit costly, but enterprise class features come with a cost."

"The licensing is $125 USD per user."

"Citrix is a mid-range cost solution compared to some others out there."

"Where Citrix really needs to improve is in their support and in the way that they manage their licenses. Everything else comes second because if I'm not in a position where I can get proper support or manage my own licenses in an easy way, then it is pointless. Today, I am at a point where I may not be able to use Citrix anymore because they want to take away some of the licenses that I bought, pretending they are not valid anymore. That is frankly unacceptable. If they don't solve this, everything comes second because I cannot use my product."

"The price of the solution could be less expensive. There are different versions to their solution and the price keeps increasing."

"Based not only on the cost of Citrix, but additional costs like firewalls, IPS, and other solutions, the total cost of switching users from using normal laptops with VPNs to connection via Citrix were so huge that the CEO of our company decided to postpone the deployment process."

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Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Financial Services Firm

16%

University

11%

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Small Business	121
Midsize Enterprise	47
Large Enterprise	154

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Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	69

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps), Citrix Workspace

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Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

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Enable secure, flexible work with the leader in virtual apps and desktops

Deliver desktop as a service (DaaS) from any cloud or datacenter

Get started with Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) in minutes to provide a familiar, high-performance digital workspace experience to your users. We’ll manage the infrastructure and security. You focus on your business.

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Venn Software is a powerful platform lauded for its robust features, intuitive UI, and responsive customer support. Users appreciate its scalability, customization options, and seamless integration capabilities. However, a few reviews mention occasional performance issues and a steep learning curve, making it challenging for beginners. Based on user reviews, Venn Software provides a reliable solution for businesses seeking advanced functionality, but newcomers may require additional time and support to fully utilize its potential.

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Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Exelon, Aeronamic, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Alameda County Medical Center, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Aloysius Stichting, Amarchand Mangaldas, AmBev, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arval

Venn is currently being used by 700+ organizations. The newest version of our secure workspace is selling not only to our existing customer base but to new companies like Voya, ModSquad, TTech and many others.

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