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Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs Rocket Exceed TurboX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Remote Desktop Se...
Ranking in Remote Access
2nd
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rocket Exceed TurboX
Ranking in Remote Access
10th
Ranking in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is 17.5%, down from 17.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rocket Exceed TurboX is 4.1%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Remote Access
 

Featured Reviews

Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 16, 2024
Easy to use, enables remote work, and establishes a simple funnel to servers
I needed the solution to connect to a service. I need fixed IPs. When I'm working from home, I have a dynamic IP. One of our clients has opened a server with a fixed IP for us. We connect to the server using Microsoft Remote Desktop Services The solution makes remote work possible. It has made my…
MW
Aug 12, 2020
Easy to use, perfect for Linux, and great for remote workers
It is a solution for Linux remote users. We don't use Microsoft This product is great. It's easy to use and it can solve certain problems our remote users face. Employees in other cities and countries can easily access it. The solution is perfect for Linux users. We have concerns about network…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has very smooth connectivity and is very user friendly."
"The solution works on Microsoft servers."
"Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is stable and reliable."
"You can scale the product."
"It's almost an out of the box function once you have installed the other components."
"The most valuable feature of this solution at the moment is the HTML5 web client. You get a browser experience, not just the terminal sort of client, and the integration with Azure multi-factor application."
"Since the tool has a graphical user interface, it's easier for us to access the server."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"The most helpful feature of OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is that it allows you to consume heavy applications that usually have a lot of latency. I also like that the solution is fast and has a friendly UI."
"The solution is perfect for Linux users."
 

Cons

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is its security and simple configuration."
"The reliability of the solution could improve."
"There are problems with using Microsoft Teams within a virtual desktop on a mobile device."
"The stability must be improved."
"Security in the connection between us and our clients' servers is something that can be improved."
"The current process I have to go through to get a Windows 11 VM up and running is difficult. Windows 10 worked a whole lot better than Windows 11."
"We've had issues with security breaches."
"Users have to re-enter their ID and password every time they log on, which is tedious and repetitive."
"An area for improvement in OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is the installation process because you need some technical knowledge to install it. What's lacking in OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is a help portal for users to ask questions and seek assistance."
"The performance of the graphical interface needs improvement. They should add some CPU to speed graphic acceleration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution has a perpetual license and it is purchased upfront."
"The solution is expensive. My company pays toward the monthly licensing costs of the solution...The additional cost, apart from the solution's licensing cost, is related to the technical support a user wants."
"We do not have to pay for the product."
"Although not an expensive product, pricing is always something that can be improved."
"The pricing could always be improved."
"Its licensing is on a yearly basis. We're on the educational or academic license, and our terms are good. We're very happy with the pricing."
"The pricing is moderate."
"I think that Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is expensive compared to Login solution."
"Pricing for OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is five out of ten. It's not that expensive, and it's not that affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
32%
Computer Software Company
12%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
The tool must be cheaper. It should provide an option to pay the license fee once in a year or once in two years.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services?
When we update the environment, we face problems sometimes, and the users cannot use the system.
What do you like most about OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX)?
The most helpful feature of OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is that it allows you to consume heavy applications that usually have a lot of latency. I also like that the solution is fast and has a fri...
What needs improvement with OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX)?
An area for improvement in OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is the installation process because you need some technical knowledge to install it. Implementing the solution requires knowledge and underst...
What is your primary use case for OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX)?
OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is a VDI product that lets you remotely access applications that run on either Windows or Linux.
 

Also Known As

Remote Desktop Services, MS Remote Desktop Services
OpenText Exceed TurboX
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Bank Alfalah Ltd.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), SMS group, Philips Healthcare, TDK-Micronas
Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Remote Desktop Services vs. Rocket Exceed TurboX and other solutions. Updated: July 2024.
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