Citrix XenApp Alternative: Inuvika’s Virtualized Apps and Desktops

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Inuvika OVD Enterprise is a cost-effective

Citrix XenApp alternative.

With the Citrix "file-based licensing" expiry date coming on April 15, 2026, many organizations are searching for alternative VDI solutions rather than being forced to migrate to a new Citrix license.

With Citrix XenApp being a legacy product and massive price increases happening since most customers bought their Citrix XenApp licenses, IT departments need to find alternatives to Citrix XenApp that won't massively increase budget requirements.

Whether you are looking for easier management, a product that works with any hypervisor, or a way to reduce the number of subscriptions that you require through concurrent user subscriptions, Inuvika OVD Enterprise should be at the top of your list.

It's time to consider a Citrix XenApp replacement built for today's hybrid work environments.

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This example is based on Inuvika MSRP for 500 concurrent users, on a 36 month subscription, installed on-premises.

However, please note that Citrix Pricing is based on discounted renewal pricing on a per user per year (PUPY) basis.

Citrix for

Private Cloud

Server Hardware

$60,219

Microsoft Windows Server & RDS Licensing

$159,000

Microsoft SQL Server Licensing

$184,000

Citrix Universal Hybrid

Multi-Cloud Subscription

$330,000

Total Cost (TCO)

$733,219

Server Hardware

$38,239

Microsoft Windows Server & RDS Licensing

$151,000

Microsoft SQL Server Licensing

Not Required

Inuvika OVD Enterprise Subscription

$154,050

Total Cost (TCO)

$343,289

Features at a Glance

Apps and Desktops

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.

Any Hypervisor

Supported on any hypervisor - new lower cost products like ProxmoxVE and VergeOS, as well as standards like KVM, Nutanix AHV or vSphere.

Multi-Tenancy

Deliver services to multiple tenant domains from one installation of OVD Enterprise.

Fast and Flexible Deployment

OVD Enterprise can be up and running in hours, not days. You can deploy it in your own datacenter or on leading public cloud providers like Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

Rich User Experience

If you hate slow log-ins and frozen sessions, you're going to love OVD. Apps and sessions launch in seconds, so your users can be up and running quickly.

Lower Cost of Ownership

OVD Enterprise has a TCO that is 60% lower than Citrix . Subscriptions are on a concurrent user basis vs names users on Citrix, providing further savings.

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Inuvika OVD Enterprise	Citrix

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.
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 Netscaler at significant additional cost.
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 12, 36 or 60-month 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 backend allowing you to reduce Microsoft licensing costs. Fewer Windows server licenses and no SQL server license.	On-premises deployments require an all-Microsoft Windows backend.
Our secure gateway is included.	Need to purchase Netscaler separately.
Save more than 50% 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 2024. Subject to change without notice.

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