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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 1.5% mindshare in AV, compared to Numecent’s 12.1% 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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  • 371 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
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Numecent
Ranking in Application Virtualization
5th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Application Virtualization category, the mindshare of Microsoft Virtual Server is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Numecent is 12.1%, up from 8.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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

"Microsoft Virtual Server is user-friendly."
"It is a scalable solution...I followed some online tutorials, because of which I did not face any technical issues or the need to contact the solution's technical support."
"The most valuable feature is the tool's cheap cost."
"Microsoft Virtual Server is a highly scalable solution."
"The greatest aspect of the solution is its capability to be available from anywhere."
"The tool is perfectly stable."
"It is easy to use. It offers good compatibility with other operating systems. That's one of the reasons I used it."
"Microsoft Virtual Server is a stable and easy-to-use solution."
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"Driver virtualisation"
 

Cons

"The platform could provide more integration and stability."
"Microsoft Virtual Server's cost was an area of concern...I feel Microsoft Virtual Server will be stopped in a couple of months or a couple of years, and it will be completely replaced with SQL Server data warehouse and Microsoft Fabric."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"We've faced challenges with migrating virtual machines from one host to another. Also, managing Microsoft updates has been a struggle. We have to update the host node every month when new updates are released, and our virtual machines go down every time there's an update. This causes downtime repeatedly and irritates our clients. It should also be lightweight."
"The bandwidth to Singapore could be scaled better."
"The product must reduce the cost by 40%."
"There could be more security features included in the product."
"The interface should be improved."
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"Self-service Portal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Microsoft Virtual Server is an expensive solution."
"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 price of this product could be better."
"There is no need for me to pay anything towards the solution's licensing costs."
"The product is expensive."
"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."
"Microsoft Virtual Server is a low-cost solution."
"The solution is very expensive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
37%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

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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.

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.

 

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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