Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) vs Splashtop Remote Support comparison

Citrix and Splashtop are both solutions in the Remote Access category. Citrix is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7, while Splashtop is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.5. Citrix holds a 5.2% mindshare in VUS, compared to Splashtop’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Citrix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Splashtop users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

Citrix DaaS and Splashtop Remote Support compete in the remote access solutions category. User reviews indicate Citrix DaaS has the upper hand in enterprise features, whereas Splashtop Remote Support is preferred for its pricing and simpler setup.

Features: Citrix DaaS offers robust enterprise-level features like seamless application delivery, high security, and integration capabilities. Splashtop Remote Support is praised for its ease of use, quick session initiation, and reliable performance. Citrix DaaS excels in corporate environments, Splashtop's simplicity and reliable performance give it an advantage for SMBs.

Room for Improvement: Citrix DaaS users suggest improvements in cost efficiency, setup complexity, and user experience. Splashtop Remote Support users point out the need for enhanced security features, broader mobile compatibility, and more advanced tools. Citrix DaaS faces challenges in making its advanced features cost-effective, while Splashtop strives to enhance its security to match corporate requirements.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Citrix DaaS is reportedly more complex to deploy due to its extensive feature set but offers comprehensive customer service support. Splashtop Remote Support has a streamlined deployment process, which reduces setup time and complexity, but its customer service is viewed as less extensive compared to Citrix. Hence, Splashtop stands out for easy deployment while Citrix is favored for customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Citrix DaaS is noted for higher setup costs and a slow ROI due to its enterprise-focused model. Splashtop Remote Support offers more cost-effective pricing and a quicker ROI, making it more attractive for budget-conscious organizations. Users find Splashtop delivers better value for the price due to its more affordable setup and faster return on investment.

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 7.1%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) is 5.2%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splashtop Remote Support is 2.2%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Remote Access Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	7.1%
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service)	5.2%
Splashtop Remote Support	2.2%
Other	85.5%

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Varun Mehra

Collaboration Support Engineer at a retailer with 11-50 employees

Centralized device management has transformed security and streamlined remote provisioning

One area where Microsoft Intune can improve is the user interface. Sometimes the portal feels a bit complex and not very intuitive, especially for new users, and it can take time to find specific settings. Another point is troubleshooting. While logs are available, the diagnostic policies and sync issues can still be time-consuming and not very straightforward. I also feel that reporting could be more detailed and customizable. The built-in reports are helpful, but for deeper insights, I often need to rely on additional tools. Overall, it is a strong solution, but improving usability and troubleshooting experience would make it even better. While Microsoft Intune works very well within the Microsoft ecosystem, the integration of some third-party tools could be smoother and require less customization. Support is another area that could improve, as sometimes response times can be slow, and resolving complex issues may take longer than expected. In terms of features, I think more advanced automation and built-in remediation options would be helpful since common issues can be fixed automatically without manual intervention.

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Sorin Neacsu

Technical Lead on Virtual Desktop at Orange

Has delivered consistent desktop experiences across remote locations and has supported multimedia workloads efficiently

I have utilized the HDX protocol for compression and audio-video capabilities. When users need to conduct meetings with customers or colleagues, they can use Teams solutions and open a bridge where video and audio are encapsulated within the ICA protocol, which is protected by SSL and certificates for security. This provides secure communication at good quality through the HDX protocol. HDX protocol has improved application performance as it is specifically designed for multimedia applications. If processing audio or video files, such as in telecom where discussions are recorded and then prepared as video or audio, this does not consume excessive bandwidth during the operation compared to a normal remote desktop connection provided by Microsoft. Everything is compressed and provides sufficient bandwidth for multiple people to perform similar tasks without interruption or session disconnection. All multimedia-related activities, such as playing content on YouTube, deliver a better experience with this protocol overall. I use multi-factor authentication for opening sessions to the data center where users access their machines or software. Multi-factor authentication has helped secure applications because users typically have two-way authentication software on their phones. They use a password first and then authenticate themselves through their mobile application to grant access to resources. This approach is effective because if a hacker attacks a user, they need more than just the password and username. They must also possess the device that provides authentication. The device typically has facial recognition, a password, and provides better security overall.

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David Fitzerman

Chief Alchemist/ VP at DFC BBQ

Able to boot into safe mode or standard mode remotely and reliable performance

I've only had to deal with it once. Because of the custom package we have, a white-label package, I can only think of one issue maybe six or seven years ago. I don't even remember what it was. At that time, I think they were pretty responsive. Very few companies offer phone support anymore; everyone's gone the way of email responses. I'm having that problem with CorelDRAW right now, and I'm waiting three weeks for a technician. So it's a good thing it's not important. Are the customer service and support good? For me, they're as good as anybody else, maybe not as good as some companies, but probably better than most. We deal with HP, IBM, HCL. Some companies only offer email support, and you have to wait for a response. I'm trying to remember the last time I interacted with Splashtop support. They do give you an answer. On a scale of one to ten, they're nine plus. You rarely have to use them, but I'm satisfied when you do.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Intune is a very good product and everything is cloud-based, and it provides a very simple unified platform to manage everything from the single management console."

"Technical support is good."

"The navigation, the keys, and the settings are easy to find. It is easy to understand."

"Among the most valuable features are the Company Portal that is built into Intune, and the update rings so that we can manage what types of future updates the devices get."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is patching-related capabilities."

"The security compliance capabilities make it widely adopted across organizations."

"The biggest benefits of Intune are the ability to push changes and the added security. When we moved forward with Defender, we onboarded all those machines automatically. That helps dramatically. For a while, we were left with machines that weren't protected. We could see where people had done things they shouldn't have done, and Defender saved our skins a few times. It didn't happen a lot, but it happened enough that it made us glad we made that decision."

"Autopilot is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune."

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"We have used Azure Virtual Desktop and some other solutions as well, but compared to all of them, in terms of the performance, the screen refresh, and security, Citrix is number-one."

"The most valuable feature is the gateway to a remote connection, to a physical or a virtual PC. Compared to a normal VPN client and connection, the connection via Citrix is more stable and does not consume as much network bandwidth."

"I have found that Citrix DaaS is still a complex product, especially on the desktop side, which affects scalability. Although it works well on the apps side, the desktop aspect still has room for improvement in scalability. Managing multiple OSs centrally doesn't reduce many problems, and the product remains almost on par with its competitors like VMware Vue."

"Having so much flexibility in one solution, especially one that works as well as Citrix, is a huge advantage."

"The shadow feature is extraordinary and helps a lot when supporting remote users."

"Its user-friendliness is most valuable. It was easy to log in and navigate. Some of such solutions are not very user-friendly, but this one was."

"Security is a shining point of the Citrix Workspace."

"First of all, the manageability of the applications for publishing is valuable. Second, it is about being able to run the applications on all main platforms. Third, its licensing is valuable. You can either switch to the cloud and keep on-prem. You can work with this hybrid scenario."

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"With the extended license, it's easy to be remote."

"The ability to use mobile devices is helpful because we can support our clients from anywhere."

"The SOS Support is a most valuable feature, as we have remote access from our phone, there is no need to install the software, and we can do it on the cloud."

"In contrast, Splashtop is a really good product and it's not so expensive."

"The initial setup is simple."

"The file transfers work well, the remote support and hosted solution work well."

"The solution is very fast."

"Splashtop Remote Support is my main product, and I use it daily. Its main function is to control systems, which is essential remotely. Additionally, it has useful features such as chat functionality, file transfer, and the ability to add notes with information about a computer or server. Despite being simple software, it is very useful and valuable."

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Cons

"The reporting functionality of Microsoft Intune is limited compared to Microsoft System Center, which offers many more reporting options."

"My main pain point for Microsoft Intune is the contact part. Not all Android or iOS applications have access to integration, for example, contacts."

"I have one remark about the application management for the Android version. Often, the Play Store opens and leaves the possibility to download to the user, which is not good."

"While Intune works perfectly well, the only potential downside is that the deployment could be a bit complex for some users."

"We are facing issues with Apple products. With macOS and iOS, there are some difficulties with the updates because we cannot get full control of Apple products. In the case of Windows, it is fine, but in the case of Apple, we have some difficulties. We cannot control everything through Intune."

"It's the granularity: 'Is your firewall on? Is BitLocker on?' It's not amazing granularity. But I've looked into other products, like Duo, and they're all similar."

"In an upcoming release, I would like to see some kind of analytics report."

"In the next release, I would like a feature to be able to properly lock down the device. For example, if an attacker or somebody steals the phone, you can be sure that the pin cannot be broken."

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"I had a stability issue with Citrix XenServer. If you experience a problem with XenServer, you must know Linux commands, unlike with VMWare ESX."

"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops are not easy to set up. However, I have the experience and I can do it easily. It could be easier to set up."

"Over the years Citrix has increased the pace in which new versions are released, and often the product has not gone through thorough enough testing so the consultants are left very challenged trying to resolve bugs, and obtaining post-release fixes from the Vendor (Citrix)."

"Our organisation has not been successful in delivering a multi-media experience via VDIs."

"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complex solution."

"Tech support is pretty good. My only complaint is that if you are calling in a ticket, you need to know who is answering the call."

"We had an issue when we were using the Citrix server. We needed to install the Citrix Runtime in the server where the application was hosted."

"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops is a complex solution."

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"The integration features could be better."

"I'm not sure if I can recommend the solution as I'm not sure if it's a fit for me."

"The packages that Splashtop has tend to be a little bit confusing and should be simplified."

"The integration features could be better."

"The phone's a little tricky to work with due to the small screen."

"The solution should add more options and tools for shortcuts, administration, etc."

"Splashtop Remote Support needs to improve customization."

"The packages that Splashtop has, tend to be a little bit confusing and should be simplified."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Even if they charge a premium, they aim to provide equal value."

"The Intune license model is costly."

"I would rate the price a four out of ten with ten being the most expensive."

"Microsoft offers some licensing where it's included at no extra cost when customers are already using the licenses. In such a case, it's a really good value. If you have to buy the licensing for it, it's probably on par with other solutions. It isn't substantially more or less expensive. The great thing is that it is included in some of Microsoft's licensed packages. So, some customers don't have to spend additional money for it. Typically, most providers that support Intune do charge a management fee of some sort or some fee. Certainly, we're no exception."

"Microsoft Intune is not cost-effective as a standalone product."

"We are partners, so we receive some discount. However, from the customer's perspective, Microsoft Intune's pricing is competitive with non-Microsoft technology, and the price is good compared to other market competitors."

"There is a license required to use this solution. However, it was part of a bundle package. Microsoft Intune is far less expensive than other solutions, such as Workspace ONE."

"The pricing for Microsoft Intune is reasonable. Our clients are satisfied."

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"In the past, the prices of the product were great. With the acquisition of Citrix by your company, the prices have drastically increased. For my company, it has become a bit of a problem to sell products from Citrix."

"Where Citrix really needs to improve is in their support and in the way that they manage their licenses. Everything else comes second because if I'm not in a position where I can get proper support or manage my own licenses in an easy way, then it is pointless. Today, I am at a point where I may not be able to use Citrix anymore because they want to take away some of the licenses that I bought, pretending they are not valid anymore. That is frankly unacceptable. If they don't solve this, everything comes second because I cannot use my product."

"The product, XenServer, is free to use, and XenApp has a one month free license."

"Citrix licensing is expensive."

"Their licensing model used to be on a per-year basis, where you would negotiate the cost per user for a year. For instance, if you had 25,000 users, you could negotiate the cost accordingly. However, they are transitioning to a subscription-based model where the cost is incurred monthly."

"The cost of the Citrix software reflects what I would expect a product of that nature, in that market, to be. Understanding the licensing is quite a bit more complicated, because one of the things about Citrix is that you can buy licensing at different levels... Yet I still like the idea because it means that if all you need is a basic load balancing solution, then you don't need to buy an advanced or premium license."

"The solution is expensive and I give the cost a four out of ten."

"We're paying for a standard license and, in my view, the price is too high. I would be satisfied with it if it were reduced by about 20-30%. Right now, I would rate the pricing a five out of ten."

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"The licensing fees are less than $400 per year."

"Splashtop Remote Support is not too expensive. It costs around 800 euros per year."

"The price of the solution is mid-ranged, although it is more cost effective than that of TeamViewer."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	176
Midsize Enterprise	60
Large Enterprise	183

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	45
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	69

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What needs improvement with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

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What is your primary use case for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops?

The entire development environment is accessed only through the virtual desktop setup using Citrix DaaS.

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What needs improvement with Splashtop Remote Support?

The phone's a little tricky to work with due to the small screen.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

XenDesktop, XenApp (Citrix Virtual Apps), Citrix Workspace

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Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

Microsoft

Citrix DaaS provides centralized administration, high security, and app and desktop flexibility, offering excellent user experience and robust remote access. It is known for low bandwidth seamless performance and ease of use, ensuring consistent experience on diverse devices.

Citrix DaaS is a comprehensive service for virtual application delivery and remote access, ideal for distributed teams and mobile workers. Its support for application virtualization, data regulation compliance, and business continuity makes it valuable in remote work environments. Organizations use it for centralized management and secure remote workflows, benefiting from low-bandwidth delivery in multi-city deployments. However, enhancements in speed, performance, and scalability are necessary, along with better monitoring and pricing improvements. Users face cloud compatibility challenges, and improvements in virtual desktop functionality and multimedia experience are desired.

What are the key features of Citrix DaaS?

Centralized Administration: Streamlined management of virtual desktops and apps from a single console.
High Security: Advanced protection features for data and applications.
Flexibility: Customizable publishing options for apps and desktops.
Robust Remote Access: Reliable performance even on low bandwidth connections.
Device Support: Broad compatibility ensures seamless deployment across devices.

What benefits should users look for?

Enhanced Business Continuity: Ensures consistent access to apps and data remotely.
Low Bandwidth Efficiency: Maintains performance in limited connectivity scenarios.
Centralized Management: Simplifies control over remote resources.
Remote Work Enablement: Facilitates secure access for distributed teams.

In healthcare, Citrix DaaS supports secure access to patient records and applications essential for telemedicine. Financial services benefit from compliance with data regulation and secure workflows. In education, virtual desktops offer accessible learning resources, aiding remote teaching initiatives. Retail uses it for streamlining operations across dispersed locations, ensuring quick access to inventory systems and data management.

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Splashtop Remote Support is a cost-effective remote management platform offering features such as multi-session capabilities, secure file transfers, and mobile device support, enhancing remote assistance for small to medium businesses.

Splashtop Remote Support provides a versatile solution for remote assistance, equipped with tools like remote rebooting into safe mode, multi-session handling, and strong security measures, including multi-factor authentication. Its intuitive interface ensures ease of use, while features like HD resolution and chat functionality enable effective communication and management across devices. However, users find the pricing and package options somewhat confusing and have suggested improvements in integration, customization, and remote access security.

What are the key features of Splashtop Remote Support?

Cost-effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing with extensive features.
Multi-session capabilities: Enables simultaneous control of multiple sessions.
Remote rebooting: Allows rebooting into safe mode remotely.
File transfers: Facilitates efficient and secure file transfers.
Mobile device compatibility: Supports remote management from smartphones and tablets.
SOS Support: Provides quick assistance for emergencies.
Secure management: Features multi-factor authentication for enhanced security.
Chat functionality: Enables seamless communication between users.
Controlled access: Provides remote access without requiring client-side permissions.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Flexibility: Supports remote work for businesses and external clients.
Ease of use: Intuitive design simplifies remote management.
Integration compatibility: Works with ticketing systems for efficient issue management.
Enhanced security: Strong authentication methods safeguard data.

Splashtop Remote Support is deployed mainly for remote assistance of small to medium businesses in the United States. It seamlessly integrates with ticketing systems, aiding teams ranging from executives to shop floor personnel. By facilitating remote server management and support for home-working staff, it streamlines operations and client interactions.

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