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Azure Virtual Desktop vs Citrix DaaS
Both stand on desk as a service software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Azure Virtual Desktop offers several access platforms and multiple billing approaches, including an on-premises hybrid option. Compare the commitment structures and note that no specific plan prices are listed.
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Visit Citrix DaaS The facts
| Azure Virtual Desktop | Citrix DaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | citrix.com |
| On desk as a service software | #8 of 19 | #12 of 19 |
Azure Virtual Desktop: what it does well
- Access through Windows, macOS, mobile platforms, and web browser.
- Dedicated resources are supported.
- GPU option is available.
- Hybrid option supports on-premises session hosts.
- Pay-as-you-go compute is billed by the second.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Savings plans require a one- or three-year commitment.
Citrix DaaS: what it does well
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