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Microsoft Virtual Server vs Numecent Cloudpager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 6, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Virtual Server
Ranking in Application Virtualization
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Numecent Cloudpager
Ranking in Application Virtualization
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Application Virtualization category, the mindshare of Microsoft Virtual Server is 2.9%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Numecent Cloudpager is 15.1%, up from 12.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Virtualization Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Virtual Server2.9%
Numecent Cloudpager15.1%
Other82.0%
Application Virtualization
 

Featured Reviews

ChimeremezeNwabueze - PeerSpot reviewer
Eliminates the need for physical hardware and is not platform dependent
You can detach and reuse the storage drive without disrupting the virtual server, which is quite useful. Additionally, it provides options like network security groups to protect virtual machines from unauthorized access. The tool offers compatibility with various operating systems through the Azure Marketplace. You can access a wide range of Windows operating systems, both enterprise and commercial.
it_user749919 - PeerSpot reviewer
Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions
Isolation layering Driver virtualisation Licence management Usage tracking Plugin integration Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions. Self-service Portal. More than eight years. No. No. No, it scales very…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I appreciate the ease and speed with which I can set up and manage virtual machines using Microsoft Virtual Server."
"The solution is easy to manage."
"The solution is good at allowing end users to connect anytime and anywhere."
"The standout features are its seamless network integration, robust data restoration capabilities, and versatile computing functions."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its workload. Its integration with Microsoft products is good."
"The greatest aspect of the solution is its capability to be available from anywhere."
"Microsoft Virtual Server is stable."
"Microsoft Virtual Server is user-friendly."
"Driver virtualisation"
 

Cons

"There could be more security features included in the product."
"The platform’s dashboard features could be better."
"It would be good if the tool's integration improved."
"They should introduce a way to localize the currency for product pricing."
"In terms of what could be improved, pricing is always too high of course."
"Sometimes, it can cause a lag. It depends on the operating system and the working machine."
"In the future release, I would like to see more automation. Moreover, improvements related to recovery could be beneficial."
"The tool must provide updates less frequently."
"Self-service Portal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this product could be better."
"It is an expensive product."
"The cost can also be optimized by changing the size of the implementation."
"Compared to the other products in the market, I believe that the prices of Microsoft Virtual Server are on the higher side."
"Microsoft Virtual Server’s licensing is expensive."
"Microsoft Virtual Server is an expensive solution."
"The solution is very expensive."
"The pricing must be improved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
28%
Energy/Utilities Company
15%
University
6%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise14
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Virtual Server?
I am not involved much in cost-related matters but heard from management that it is a better choice.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Virtual Server?
I do not know about disadvantages as I am not a system engineer, but something can be challenging or complex.
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Also Known As

Virtual Server, MS Virtual Server
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Sample Customers

Paylocity, ASELSAN, Sochi Organizing Committee, Supervisor of Elections, Orange County, Florida, Netgem, Nav Canada, The British & Irish Lions
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