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Horizon 8 vs Rocket Exceed TurboX comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Horizon 8
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
117
Ranking in other categories
User Virtualization (1st)
Rocket Exceed TurboX
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
12th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) category, the mindshare of Horizon 8 is 6.8%, down from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rocket Exceed TurboX is 2.5%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Horizon 86.8%
Rocket Exceed TurboX2.5%
Other90.7%
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
 

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.
Adithya Naresh - PeerSpot reviewer
R&D Sensor Algorithm Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Remote design work has become smoother and adapts intelligently to changing bandwidth
The best features of Rocket Exceed TurboX are that it works reasonably well and is easy to set up. As the admin, I set up the server and tested it with different bandwidths. The solution performs better than VNC, though there is still lag in the one Mbps to four Mbps range. Rocket Exceed TurboX automatically adjusts the resolution according to the program that is running, which is their intellectual property. This intelligent adjustment is a significant advantage compared to VNC, where I had to set it to the lowest setting with poor resolution to achieve acceptable performance.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"VMware Horizon is beneficial because it reduces bandwidth consumption when accessing VDI or the virtual infrastructure. It's more secure compared to accessing a Windows desktop using RDP. It enhances security, provides better app utilization, and improves performance using graphic-intensive tools like Photoshop or 3ds Max. Using the Horizon Client makes it easy to work on those tools."
"I think this is the best solution for VDI in VM for VM users and developers."
"The solution is stable and highly reliable, we haven't had any issues with bugs, users are able to plug in properly, and the VMs are working fine."
"At this stage, a couple of iterations later, workers now only come to the office a couple of days a week, the company has been able to eliminate two offices entirely, and in addition, we have a much wider base of operations because employees can live practically anywhere in our "territory"."
"It has a lot of features and they are similar to what we have seen in any environment management solution."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its reliability."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"In the past, students had to physically go to labs to access software, but now they can access them from any device anywhere, and don’t have to login via VPN because of the security server part of Horizon."
"The best features of Rocket Exceed TurboX are that it works reasonably well and is easy to set up."
"This product is great, it's easy to use and it can solve certain problems our remote users face, as employees in other cities and countries can easily access it and the solution is perfect for Linux users."
"The most helpful feature of OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is that it allows you to consume heavy applications that usually have a lot of latency. I also like that the solution is fast and has a friendly UI."
"The solution is perfect for Linux users."
 

Cons

"The solution’s stability and initial setup could be improved."
"I think that simplifying cross-platform use on different devices could be better. Different client versions sometimes don’t work quite as well."
"View Persona has less features than UEM, and it doesn’t seem updated, which makes a difference for standard edition users."
"The solution isn't quite mature yet. It needs more time to mature and to get more market recognition."
"Technical support is only average and can be improved."
"Deployment is not very easy, because there are many implications with the underlying infrastructure (which must be used only as a VDI infrastructure) and Active Directory GPO, which cannot be directly handled by View Administrator."
"Horizon View's pricing is high."
"The licensing models should be improved in some cases."
"The performance of the graphical interface needs improvement. They should add some CPU to speed graphic acceleration."
"We have concerns about network speed and security settings."
"It seems to work better than the original solution, but it still does not meet the standards I wanted."
"An area for improvement in OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is the installation process because you need some technical knowledge to install it. What's lacking in OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is a help portal for users to ask questions and seek assistance."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing depends on the use cases. It depends on the company's needs and budget. For us, it was okay, not too expensive."
"VMware Horizon View is an expensive product. My company needs to opt for a subscription-based pricing model when it comes to the licensing costs attached to the product."
"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."
"The price of the solution is affordable. However, there are extra fees for support."
"There are different editions available at different cost points."
"We are happy with the price."
"The pricing can be relatively competitive, but sometimes you have to go back to VMware and ask for additional discounts. You can make it competitive If you're prepared to put in the work. The list prices and standard discounts may not be competitive, but if you push hard enough, you can get the price to where you need it to be."
"VMware Horizon only has one license, which is a license to run desktops."
"Pricing for OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is five out of ten. It's not that expensive, and it's not that affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
23%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
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.
What needs improvement with OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX)?
The drawbacks of Rocket Exceed TurboX include lagging and cost. However, it does improve performance compared to open-source solutions, and the pricing is reasonable, especially for a large number ...
What is your primary use case for OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX)?
With Rocket Exceed TurboX, I found use cases valuable for scenarios where you have low bandwidth while working remotely. For example, if you want to access a server for CAD design—whether it is ASI...
What advice do you have for others considering OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX)?
Rocket Exceed TurboX is purely a remote access solution and does not directly correspond to data analysis. There are probably metrics that OpenText collects for their software, such as how they pat...
 

Also Known As

VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View, Mware Dynamic Environment Manager
OpenText Exceed TurboX
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

LCMC Health
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), SMS group, Philips Healthcare, TDK-Micronas
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