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Horizon 8 vs Liquidware Labs ProfileUnity comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Horizon 8
Ranking in User Virtualization
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
117
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (4th)
Liquidware Labs ProfileUnity
Ranking in User Virtualization
2nd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the User Virtualization category, the mindshare of Horizon 8 is 36.5%, down from 40.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Liquidware Labs ProfileUnity is 34.1%, down from 38.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Horizon 836.5%
Liquidware Labs ProfileUnity34.1%
Other29.400000000000006%
User Virtualization
 

Featured Reviews

SF
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.
it_user638394 - PeerSpot reviewer
Datacenter Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Helps us be more flexible in how we deliver applications.
FlexApp and FlexIO Helps us be more flexible in how we deliver applications. The overall install process seems simple but many times just doesn't work. Support needs to be more readily available. More staff is needed. 3 years. Yes. Sometimes. Yes. Customer Service: Fair. Technical Support:…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use VMware Horizon to digitalize environments."
"I think the tool is very useful for attracting new people, either new hires or consultants. Remote usage is also a significant benefit. VMware Horizon's security features depend on the customer and what they want. Of course, if they have multi-factor authentication, VMware Horizon supports that. It depends on their policies, but it works with pretty much anything."
"Horizon 7 is scalable - we can add more machines or servers easily."
"It has a lot of features and they are similar to what we have seen in any environment management solution."
"We are happy with the interface, configurations, pricing and support."
"The product is quite stable; there are no bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's reliable."
"It is a very stable product."
"It offers great flexibility, allowing us to access it as a complete virtual machine or even just as individual applications."
"Helps us be more flexible in how we deliver applications."
"Liquidware Labs ProfileUnity with FlexApp is a valid third-party solution that seems to be primed to hit a sweet spot in the market."
 

Cons

"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."
"The pools and virtual machine management console should be improved, as there is no way to group PCs in different pools, etc."
"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)."
"The majority of things in VMware Horizon can be done only in Windows and not in Linux. There are Linux customers who would like to use VMware Horizon's features."
"They need to make troubleshooting, diagnostics, and error reporting a little better."
"The initial setup is simple as there is lots of documentation available to help. However, it may be a little difficult for those with no experience."
"The solution should provide easy configuration."
"The solution’s stability and initial setup could be improved."
"The overall install process seems simple but many times just doesn't work."
"I tried to install all components on one server with limited resources and that kinda failed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing could be improved."
"The VMware Horizon 7 license is for three months. We are in the testing stage, we are still evaluating the product. We are sure now that we need to buy a license for the production environment."
"Licensing and hardware outsourcing is expensive, but can be cost-effective in the three to five-year range."
"At present, they provide decent pricing in terms of bundled licenses."
"VMware Horizon is priced high."
"Pricing for Horizon is relatively high, earning a rating of one out of ten."
"The solution's pricing depends on certain factors. It would be best if you know which components you are looking for, as you may have other hardware costs. It is recommended if users want to use the VMware HPE as the hypervisor."
"VMware Horizon is expensive and I would rate it an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

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

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise45
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Questions from the Community

How does VMware Workspace One compare with VMware Horizon 7?
VMware Workspace One has a powerful set of helpful features. The solution offers very good documentation, the initial setup is easy, and the product is very stable and reliable. I think the fact th...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Horizon 7?
We paid a lot of money for software that is not really fully operational out of the box. We had to have patches from VMware to get it into production. Hence, we lost a lot of time implementing the ...
What needs improvement with VMware Horizon 7?
The solution should provide easy configuration.
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Also Known As

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

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Sample Customers

LCMC Health
The Royal College of Physicians, Trinity College, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of Maryland, University of Pennsylvania, University of Western Ontario, Vanderbilt University, Wellesley College, United States Air Force, US Coast Guard, US Department of Transportation, US Dept Of Energy, US Marine Corps Quantico, US Navy, Limited Brands Inc., Macys, McDonald's Corporation, OfficeMax, PetSmart Inc., Arden Jewelry Mfg. Co, Decarie Motors, Harley-Davidson Inc., Heritage Tractor, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Iceland Food Ltd, Kraft Foods