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AppSense [EOL] vs Horizon 8 comparison

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Categories and Ranking

AppSense [EOL]
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Horizon 8
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (2nd), User Virtualization (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Gaurav Chandola - PeerSpot reviewer
It has customization features, lets you do network redirects via the DNS, and is stable and scalable
An area for improvement in AppSense is pricing because it's much higher than Citrix and VMware solutions. It's one of the virtualization software that allows user profile virtualization, but you can also find that capability in the lower-priced VMware and Citrix software. AppSense has many features but is more expensive, so it would be better if it had a reduced cost or the solution had more enhanced capabilities. For example, in group policies, you can maintain the redirections and registry settings through the group policy via PolicyPak, another third-party product for managing the group policy. If AppSense could have a configuration similar to what PolicyPak has, then that would make AppSense better. AppSense is OS-based, so when my company purchased it in the past, it could run on Windows 7. Eventually, Ivanti told my company that it no longer supported Windows 7, so my company had to purchase AppSense for Windows 10. In the future, the new version of AppSense should work on different Windows versions.
Tim  Abboud - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly, reasonably priced, and simple to install
It can be challenging to assess the stability of Horizon because it relies heavily on the underlying infrastructure, including vCenter, network, and storage performance. It is important to pay attention to these factors when evaluating the stability of the system. We rely on vCenter, network, and storage performance, and any weakness in these areas will affect the performance of Horizon. When discussing this with customers, I always emphasize the importance of these factors. If the foundation is solid, Horizon should not experience any performance issues. If the fundamentals are weak, we will encounter issues with Horizon on a regular basis. However, the product itself, VMware Horizon, is highly stable. While the Horizon product itself is very stable, it is important to be well-informed about any potential side effects from using other related products.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like the customization features of AppSense. It also allows you to push DNS settings, so if you want to redirect a network using the DNS, you can do that from AppSense, which I find beneficial."
"It is a very stable solution...It is a very scalable solution."
"We don't have to pay for HyperFlex. The solution's speed gives a nice user experience."
"The application delivery is it's most valuable feature."
"The embedded features of the solution are valuable."
"VMware Horizon View is easy to configure and deploy."
"We have found the link loans for desktops most valuable."
"Its most valuable feature is the rapid and versatile access from clients operating on various Windows, Linux, and MacOS systems."
"The solution has data leak prevention features that ensure data is not copied from the base machine to VDI, and API copyright capabilities."
 

Cons

"An area for improvement in AppSense is pricing because it's much higher than Citrix and VMware solutions. In the future, the new version of AppSense should work on different Windows versions."
"The solution’s stability and initial setup could be improved."
"The product integration on local client machines running Linux needs improvement."
"Technical support could be better and faster."
"The remote application features have some room for improvement."
"The system is not designed to allow the client to log in easily."
"Horizon View could be more stable."
"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 solution must be faster and smoother."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate AppSense pricing as six out of ten because it's an expensive product, and the organization won't buy if it only requires limited configuration."
"Pricing for Horizon is relatively high, earning a rating of one out of ten."
"I would rate the pricing of VMware Horizon View a five out of ten. The price is average."
"The product is extremely expensive."
"VMware Horizon is expensive and I would rate it an eight out of ten."
"The solution is more expensive in comparison to Citrix but when comparing the technicalities VMware Horizon, is worth the money."
"The pricing is quite reasonable."
"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."
"We pay a monthly licensing fee for VMware Horizon."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Healthcare Company
15%
Insurance Company
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View, Mware Dynamic Environment Manager
 

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Alstom, Auto Trader, Banner Bank, Baylor Scott & White Health Central Texas, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, British Columbia School District 67, British Energy, Catholic Church Insurance, Accountants International
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