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Microsoft Virtual Server vs Numecent comparison

Microsoft and Numecent are both solutions in the Application Virtualization category. Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while Numecent is ranked #5. Microsoft holds a 1.8% mindshare in AV, compared to Numecent’s 13.2% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Numecent users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Virtual Server
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92% willing to recommend
Numecent
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  • 365 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Virtual Server
Ranking in Application Virtualization
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Numecent
Ranking in Application Virtualization
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Application Virtualization category, the mindshare of Microsoft Virtual Server is 1.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Numecent is 13.2%, up from 9.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ChimeremezeNwabueze - PeerSpot reviewer
Eliminates the need for physical hardware and is not platform dependent
You can detach and reuse the storage drive without disrupting the virtual server, which is quite useful. Additionally, it provides options like network security groups to protect virtual machines from unauthorized access. The tool offers compatibility with various operating systems through the Azure Marketplace. You can access a wide range of Windows operating systems, both enterprise and commercial.
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it_user749919 - PeerSpot reviewer
Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions
Isolation layering Driver virtualisation Licence management Usage tracking Plugin integration Being able to deploy applications which use drivers has allowed us to virtualise more applications than with other solutions. Self-service Portal. More than eight years. No. No. No, it scales very…
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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

"The most valuable feature is the ability to share folders and run Active Directory."
"It is stable and easy to use."
"The most valuable features are monitoring, and the self-service that they have for a customized environment."
"Microsoft Virtual Server is a highly scalable solution."
"The greatest aspect of the solution is its capability to be available from anywhere."
"It has proven to be most effective for workloads associated with running web portals."
"The most valuable feature is the stability of the solution."
"The product helps us secure VMs from vulnerabilities in our systems like Sentinel. It indicates the threat via email notification."
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"Driver virtualisation"
 

Cons

"In the future release, I would like to see more automation. Moreover, improvements related to recovery could be beneficial."
"One feature I would like to see is better compatibility with macOS. Due to business policies, macOS isn't currently available in the Azure Marketplace. Microsoft should come to agreement with it."
"The product must provide easier rollouts."
"The product must provide better data analytics."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"While I am generally satisfied with the solution, it could slightly improve its stability."
"The bandwidth to Singapore could be scaled better."
"They should introduce a way to localize the currency for product pricing."
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"Self-service Portal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Virtual Server is an expensive solution."
"There is no need for me to pay anything towards the solution's licensing costs."
"The tool's cost has been taken care of with the help of Microsoft Fabric and with a consolidated or unified interface, where the entire product serves as a SaaS offering for the user."
"The solution has a yearly license. If we switch to a yearly subscription plan for Microsoft Virtual Server, it would be cheaper in the long run. The price per month would be higher, but the overall cost for the year would be lower."
"The solution is very expensive."
"It is an expensive platform. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
"Some of the licensing costs are monthly, and others are yearly."
"It is an expensive product."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
32%
Energy/Utilities Company
15%
Computer Software Company
5%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Virtual Server?
The solution is easy to manage.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Virtual Server?
Microsoft Virtual Server is a low-cost solution.
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Virtual Server?
One feature I would like to see is better compatibility with macOS. Due to business policies, macOS isn't currently available in the Azure Marketplace. Microsoft should come to agreement with it.
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Overview

The most cost-effective server virtualization technology is now available as a free download. Virtual Server is a key component of any server consolidation strategy. Increase hardware utilization and cut power costs while enabling your organization to rapidly configure and deploy new servers.
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Numecent is a pioneer and technology leader in rapid, secure and friction-free provisioning of native applications from the cloud through virtualization. The groundbreaking Cloudpaging technology can deliver a native application from the cloud between 20x to 100x faster compared to a linear digital download and execute on the client platform without installation.

We are a software technology company, building software intellectual property and assets, as well as providing software and professional services for application delivery. Our primary customers are Enterprise Customers, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Numecent is based in Irvine, California.

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Sample Customers

Paylocity, ASELSAN, Sochi Organizing Committee, Supervisor of Elections, Orange County, Florida, Netgem, Nav Canada, The British & Irish Lions
Kingston University London, Construction Executive, Ascentech K.K, Fast Company, Geekout365
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