OVD Enterprise is a cost-effective Citrix alternative for delivering virtualized Windows and Linux apps and desktops to any device.
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OVD Enterprise is the solution for customers who want a more straightforward, cost-effective alternative to Citrix Virtual Apps (formerly XenApp).
OVD delivers Windows and Linux applications and shared desktops to any device. You'll benefit from the same security, device compatibility and user mobility, but without the cost and complexity of other desktop virtualization software.
Is It Time to Move On and Consider a Citrix Alternative?
Not every organization can afford the cost or resources to implement and manage Citrix. They need an alternative that's affordable, easy to implement, and simple to manage. That's why they call us.
Inuvika makes app virtualization easy with a modern, streamlined platform that deploys quickly, works with today's IT standards, provides a great user experience, and is easy to manage.
No Extras Needed
OVD Enterprise comes complete in an all-in-one yearly concurrent user subscription plan that's simple to understand and predictable for budget planning. There are no complicated editions to consider or hidden fees to pay.
Features like two-factor authentication, integrated multi-tenancy, user messaging, resource management, and secure remote access gateways are included right out of the box.
At a Glance
Compare Inuvika to Citrix
| Inuvika OVD Enterprise |
Citrix Virtual Apps |
|---|---|
| Effortless Windows and Linux Application Publishing | |
| Deliver Windows and Linux applications and shared desktops to any device, including Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops; iOS and Android mobile devices; Chromebook; Raspberry Pi thin clients; and clientless HTML5 browser devices. |
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| Automated application discovery and fast publishing of apps through the Web management console. | Requires additional steps and manual configuration. |
| Publish and use Windows and Linux apps together at the same time within a single user interface. | Limited. Linux support requires significant setup and configuration. Using Windows and Linux apps side-by-side is not seamless and requires sessions within sessions. |
| Fast Installation and Set-up | |
| Installs in hours or less with no need for costly certified consultants. | Lengthy and complex. Often requires certified professionals to install, configure, and operate. |
| Easy Management | |
| Manage servers, users, tenants, and applications from a single Web-based management console. | Requires multiple consoles to learn and coordinate. |
| Great User Experience | |
| Publish apps by user or group type and access them within a familiar desktop, intuitive Web portal, or via App Mode, the most natural way to integrate and work with virtual apps and files on your local desktop. | Apps and files are presented individually within a tiled interface or shared desktop. Restricting apps by user or group within a desktop generally requires VDI, which increases cost and complexity. |
| Security | |
| Integrated two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security for the user. | Supported via third-party solution providers, which adds costs. |
| Granular-level user policies can be easily configured in the OVD Admin console. | Configuring user policies is more detailed and complex. |
| Multi-Tenancy Support | |
| Share one instance of OVD across multiple domains while maintaining individual tenant data privacy. | Multi-tenancy configuration is more complex and requires duplication of resources. |
| Secure Remote Access | |
| OVD includes the Enterprise Secure Gateway which uses standard Web ports to provide secure remote access with no hidden costs. | Requires an additional module, depending on edition. May require additional throughput fees depending on usage. |
| Exceptional HTML5 Web Browser Experience | |
| Access applications and shared desktops from HTML5 Web browsers. | Supported, but the native client is favoured as the access method. |
| Includes secure remote access services for off-site users. | Requires additional components. |
| Straightforward Licensing | |
| Sold as a one, three or five-year OPEX subscription plan based on concurrent users. Features are all-inclusive with no hidden fees. | Available in multiple editions with varying features, extra options, and price points. |
| Cost | |
| Deploys on Linux backends, allowing you to save on third party licensing costs. | On-premises deployments require an all-Microsoft Windows backend. |
| Save up to half the cost compared to Citrix | Higher cost and complexity; licensing cost varies by edition. |
- Based on a comparison of features advertised by the vendors as of December 2021. Subject to change without notice.