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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Amazon WorkSpaces
Star Rating
(106)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(544)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Citrix DaaS excels in Desktop Virtualization with a score of 9.3, while Amazon WorkSpaces trails slightly behind at 8.5. Reviewers mention that Citrix's ability to deliver a seamless desktop experience is a significant advantage for enterprise environments.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon WorkSpaces offers superior Application Virtualization, scoring 8.6 compared to Citrix DaaS's 9.3. Users on G2 appreciate the flexibility and ease of integrating applications within WorkSpaces, making it a preferred choice for application-heavy workflows.
- G2 users highlight Citrix DaaS's robust Admin Console, scoring 8.6, which provides a more intuitive management experience compared to Amazon WorkSpaces' lower score of 7.5. Reviewers say that the ease of administration in Citrix allows for quicker troubleshooting and better overall management.
- Users say that both platforms offer strong security features, with Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces both scoring 9.1 for Two-Factor Authentication. However, reviewers mention that Amazon WorkSpaces shines with its encryption score of 9.2, which is higher than Citrix's 8.9, indicating a slight edge in data protection.
- Reviewers mention that Citrix DaaS provides excellent support for Multi-Device Portability, scoring 8.9, which is higher than Amazon WorkSpaces' 8.3. Users report that this feature is crucial for teams that require access to their desktops from various devices.
- Users on G2 report that Citrix DaaS's Remote Wipe feature scores an impressive 9.7, providing peace of mind for organizations concerned about data security. In contrast, Amazon WorkSpaces, while still effective, does not match this level of performance in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon WorkSpaces
No pricing availableCitrix DaaS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon WorkSpaces
No trial information availableCitrix DaaS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
78
8.8
420
Ease of Use
8.6
79
8.5
423
Ease of Setup
8.6
30
8.2
122
Ease of Admin
8.3
26
8.2
119
Quality of Support
8.0
63
8.2
363
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
25
8.6
121
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
68
7.7
403
Features by Category
Login Options
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.4
16
Productivity
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
14
Customization
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
17
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
17
9.3
63
8.6
14
9.2
63
Desktop Management
9.0
15
9.2
64
8.5
13
9.2
61
8.3
12
8.8
59
Support
8.3
14
8.9
56
Security
9.1
17
9.1
62
9.0
13
9.1
57
9.2
14
8.9
58
8.6
16
9.0
61
Functionality
8.6
18
9.0
70
8.3
13
8.5
58
8.3
12
8.5
56
Management
7.4
15
8.6
57
7.3
13
8.4
57
8.8
15
8.6
59
8.9
15
8.8
55
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.3
29
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces and Citrix DaaS are categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Unique Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces has no unique categories
Citrix DaaS is categorized as Remote Desktop and Unified Workspaces
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon WorkSpaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Citrix DaaS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Computer Software
8.7%
Management Consulting
5.4%
Financial Services
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Other
58.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Hospital & Health Care
12.4%
Financial Services
6.0%
Higher Education
3.9%
Insurance
3.5%
Other
58.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon WorkSpaces
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
It contains multiple applications, some of them free.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Insurance
The system is MUCH slower than we were told it would be.
Citrix DaaS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
Use Citrix to login to the firm's network desktop system (NDS) to be able to access the desktop anywhere across the globe . The Citrix platform is a seamless way of being able to stay connected to business.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Environmental Services
Can be glitchy if you don't update - not really a problem.
Verified User in Management Consulting
It contains multiple applications, some of them free.
Verified User in Financial Services
Use Citrix to login to the firm's network desktop system (NDS) to be able to access the desktop anywhere across the globe . The Citrix platform is a seamless way of being able to stay connected to business.
Verified User in Insurance
The system is MUCH slower than we were told it would be.
Verified User in Environmental Services
Can be glitchy if you don't update - not really a problem.
Alternatives
Discussions
Amazon WorkSpaces has no discussions with answers
What is Citrix virtual apps and desktops?
2 Comments
NA
Citrix Virtual Apps is application virtualization software that delivers centrally-hosted Windows applications to local devices without the necessity of...Read more
How do I install Citrix virtual apps and desktops?
2 Comments
HS
Component prerequisites are installed automatically See the Citrix StoreFront and the Citrix License Server documentation for their supported platforms and...Read more
Whether Citrix will bring offerings similar to AVD?
1 Comment
SD
Are they even thinking that way? doubt that.... they are currently going through the acquisition and mostly going to take a stand for public cloud with all...Read more
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