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Horizon 8 vs Ivanti Automation comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Horizon 8
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
111
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (1st), User Virtualization (1st)
Ivanti Automation
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Process Automation (24th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Horizon 8 and Ivanti Automation aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Horizon 8 is designed for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and holds a mindshare of 11.3%, down 14.4% compared to last year.
Ivanti Automation, on the other hand, focuses on Process Automation, holds 0.3% mindshare, up 0.3% since last year.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Process Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Ricardo Franco Mahecha - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 8, 2023
Offers good scalability and stability
I use VMware Horizon for a variety of workforce, both internal and external The solution is easier to deploy and maintain on any Windows desktop, making it simpler to manage. It provides a robust infrastructure. The most valuable feature is the instant clones, the integration with ESXi, and the…
Donny Van Der Linde - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 6, 2022
The solution isn't hard to understand, and there are lots of features you can use out of the box
We're a consulting company, so we listen to what the customer needs and offer solutions. Let's say they are having a virtual environment and they need to provision a master image, then this is the easiest way for an IT admin and not expensive if you compare it to SSCM or something like that. Most…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a stable product."
"VMware is a hyper-converged infrastructure model. Therefore, for scaling it you just add more servers to it in the inputs. It's rather straightforward."
"The solution simplifies our work."
"The ease of deployment is one of the most valuable features. If I want to install something, I can have a test phase to see what sort of impact it will have and whether it will affect production. So I can install it on my lab, make sure it is okay, and if it is, I can deploy it directly to the users or to the staff."
"The local hardware pass-throughs are valuable. I like being able to have access to local hardware."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is the VDI - the remote virtual desktop interface."
"The most valuable feature of VMware Horizon 7 is its ease of use."
"The most valuable feature of VMware Horizon 7 is that it can be accessed anywhere in my internal network. It has a lot of flexibility."
"It's easy for the IT admins at the company to use. It isn't hard to understand and there are lots of features you can use out of the box. If a feature isn't available in Ivanti Automation, you can always script it."
"The most valuable feature of Ivanti Automation is the opportunity to use more or less any kind of scripting software."
 

Cons

"Lacks sufficiently robust audio redirections."
"The solution is quite expensive. They should work to lower the costs if possible."
"The installation is complex and could be easier. The full installation with testing took a couple of weeks to complete."
"VMware Horizon View has worked a lot to improve the solutions. There are some issues in the delivery of the applications, such as network problems. You can lose your connection at times."
"They could incorporate an application library for application learning and licensing."
"The solution’s stability and initial setup could be improved."
"VMware support is okay, but sometimes it's a little bit hit or miss trying to get somebody who knows what they're doing and talking about."
"My deployment is complex and I hope it will only take a month."
"Their cloud relay feature needs to improve to compete with other products in cloud solutions like Azure and AWS. It should be easier to deploy or provision images in the cloud with Ivanti Automation. Better Azure integration would also help."
"Ivanti Automation should deliver more fixed templates for standard use cases or standard procedures."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. Pricing can be an obstacle for smaller businesses. Pricing is fixed, and there are no additional costs."
"The pricing can be relatively competitive, but sometimes you have to go back to VMware and ask for additional discounts. You can make it competitive If you're prepared to put in the work. The list prices and standard discounts may not be competitive, but if you push hard enough, you can get the price to where you need it to be."
"The pricing could be improved."
"The price of the solution is affordable. However, there are extra fees for support."
"We are happy with the price."
"For long-term use, perpetual licenses are more cost-effective, and for short-term use, subscription-based would be more cost-effective."
"The license for this product is paid on a monthly basis."
"VMware Horizon View pricing is high compared to other solutions. I rate it two out of ten. Its licensing costs are monthly."
"My customers do direct sales with Ivanti, and they complain that Ivanti Automation is more expensive than other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
19%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

How does VMware Workspace One compare with VMware Horizon 7?
VMware Workspace One has a powerful set of helpful features. The solution offers very good documentation, the initial setup is easy, and the product is very stable and reliable. I think the fact th...
What do you like most about VMware Horizon 7?
VMware offers a friendly environment, and it's easy to provide the user with the package. It is a bundled solution that is readily deployable. The advantage lies in its simplicity, it requires mini...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Horizon 7?
We paid a lot of money for software that is not really fully operational out of the box. We had to have patches from VMware to get it into production. Hence, we lost a lot of time implementing the ...
What do you like most about Ivanti Automation?
The most valuable feature of Ivanti Automation is the opportunity to use more or less any kind of scripting software.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ivanti Automation?
My customers do direct sales with Ivanti, and they complain that Ivanti Automation is more expensive than other solutions. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I ra...
What needs improvement with Ivanti Automation?
Ivanti Automation should deliver more fixed templates for standard use cases or standard procedures.
 

Also Known As

VMware Horizon, VMware Horizon View, Mware Dynamic Environment Manager
Ivanti IT Automation, RES Suite
 

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Sample Customers

LCMC Health
Oxfordshire County Council, Selex Galileo, Elkerliek ziekenhuis, Woodforest National Bank, City of Deventer, Royal Grammar School, SAAone, Eat' N Park, Espria
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