Citrix DaaS logo

Citrix DaaS

by Cloud Software Group · Since 1996
No reviews yet
ActiveAvailable globallyCloudOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorCloud Software Group
Year launched1996
StatusActive
Location851 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Countries servedGlobal
Languages12
Integrations
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Citrix DaaS

Citrix DaaS is a desktop as a service platform from Cloud Software Group that provides secure application delivery. It includes features such as centralized app and desktop management, management of onboarding and offboarding, and support for a hybrid workforce so businesses can protect sensitive information while delivering a consistent user use on any device. The platform offers improved security with Zero Trust frameworks, ensuring that applications are accessed securely. Organizations can efficiently manage app delivery while maintaining high performance levels for users. Key capabilities: centralized app and desktop management onboarding and offboarding management support for hybrid workforce improved security measures performance improvement Best for: organizations that need secure and efficient application delivery across diverse devices.

Citrix DaaS by Cloud Software Group is a cloud-based desktop-as-a-service solution designed to securely deliver virtual desktops and applications to users across a variety of devices and platforms. Built to support modern hybrid and remote work environments, Citrix DaaS empowers businesses to offer flexible, secure, and scalable digital workspaces. Its primary purpose is to enable seamless access to enterprise applications and desktops, regardless of where users are located or what device they are using. Key features include centralized management, secure access protocols, high-definition user experience (HDX), session reliability, and built-in analytics that give IT administrators valuable insights into usage and performance. The user interface of Citrix DaaS is streamlined and professional, with a clear emphasis on usability. End users typically interact with a simplified portal or workspace environment that organizes their accessible applications and desktops in a clean, visually coherent layout. Navigation is straightforward, even for non-technical users, with intuitive menus and single-click access to sessions. For IT administrators and system managers, the management console provides a comprehensive overview of user sessions, resource allocation, and system health.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Comprehensive Platform: Offers a full digital workspace suite from virtualization to security and endpoint management.
  • +Strong Security: Advanced features like Zero Trust, adaptive access, and data protection.
  • +Scalable & Flexible: Supports large enterprises, hybrid, and multi-cloud deployments.
  • +Rich User Experience: Aims for high-performance and seamless access to apps and desktops.
What users flag
  • Licensing Shift: Moved to subscription-only with a push for annual commitments, potentially limiting flexibility and increasing upfront costs for SMEs.
  • Resource Intensive: Can require significant underlying hardware and storage infrastructure.
  • Support Issues: Some users report challenges with initial setup complexity and support responsiveness.
  • Feature Overload: Lower tiers might pay for features they don't need due to bundled licensing.

Features

Key features

Comprehensive Digital Workspace Platform
Provides an integrated suite of solutions for app and desktop virtualization, endpoint management, secure private access, and performance observability, all within a unified platform.
Secure Remote Access & Zero Trust
Ensures high-performance and secure access to enterprise applications and data from anywhere, on any device, with advanced security features, including extending existing infrastructure for zero-trust app access to SaaS and web applications.
Any Device, Any Location Flexibility
Empowers hybrid workforces by enabling users to securely access their necessary resources from any device (including personal devices) and any location, supporting diverse work styles.
Centralized Management
Simplifies IT operations by centralizing the management of applications and desktops, allowing IT teams to efficiently support distributed workforces.
Industry-Leading Performance & Experience
Focuses on delivering an incredible user experience with high-performance access to applications, even mission-critical ones, adapted based on device posture and risk factors.
Strong Industry Presence & Trust
Leader in the market for decades, trusted by over 4,300 healthcare customers worldwide and serving various other highly regulated industries like financial services and government.
Sustainable IT Solutions
Helps reduce e-waste and carbon emissions through hybrid multi-cloud solutions, promoting more sustainable IT practices.

Additional features

App and Desktop Virtualization (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops)
Delivers virtualized Windows and Linux applications and full desktop experiences securely to any device, optimizing performance and reducing latency for a seamless user experience.
Unified Endpoint Management (Citrix Endpoint Management)
Provides comprehensive device and application management capabilities across smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, thin clients, and IoT devices, supporting various operating systems like iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS, with features like mobile application management (MAM) and context-aware security policies.
Secure Private Access (Citrix Secure Private Access)
Implements a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) framework, providing adaptive, granular security controls based on user, device posture, and location, for all IT-sanctioned applications (SaaS, web, TCP/UDP), eliminating the need for traditional VPNs.
Enterprise Browser (Citrix Enterprise Browser)
A centrally managed and secured browser that enhances security for accessing web and SaaS applications, integrating with Secure Private Access for adaptive security policies and single sign-on.
Application Delivery and Security (NetScaler Application Delivery and Security)
A powerful platform for intelligent load balancing, web application firewall (WAF), API security, bot mitigation, and SSL offloading, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and robust protection for applications across any environment.
Performance Observability (with uberAgent)
Provides deep visibility and analytics into the performance of the entire digital workspace environment, including user experience metrics, application performance, and infrastructure health, for proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
Security Analytics
Leverages user behavior analytics and machine learning to identify and mitigate potential security risks, detecting anomalies and insider threats within the digital workspace.
Hypervisor Platform (XenServer)
A robust, high-performance, and cost-effective server virtualization platform (hypervisor) that powers virtual machines for various workloads, offering features like live migration, high availability, and automated VM protection.
Citrix Workspace App
An easy-to-install client software available across multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, Android, HTML5) that provides seamless and secure access to all virtualized apps, desktops, and data from a single unified interface.
Seamless User Experience (HDX Technologies)
Employs advanced HDX technologies for high-definition experience, including adaptive transport, session reliability, audio/video optimization (e.g., for Microsoft Teams), multi-touch support, and peripheral redirection (USB, webcam, printing).
Centralized Management Console
Offers a unified, cloud-based management portal (Citrix Cloud) to manage and optimize Citrix workloads regardless of where they are running (on-premises, hybrid, or public cloud environments).
Rapid Onboarding and Offboarding
Enables quick deployment of IT resources and efficient granting or revoking of access for employees, streamlining the lifecycle management of users.
Sustainable IT
Helps reduce e-waste and carbon emissions through hybrid multi-cloud solutions that optimize resource utilization.
Hybrid Multi-Cloud Deployment
Supports flexible deployment models across on-premises data centers, private clouds, and public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), allowing organizations to leverage their existing infrastructure while adopting cloud benefits.
Data Protection & Compliance
Focuses on protecting sensitive business information with features like TLS 1.3 and 256-bit encryption, access control policies, multi-factor authentication, intrusion detection/prevention, and compliance readiness (e.g., for healthcare, financial services, government).
BYOD Support
Empowers employees to use their personal devices securely to access corporate resources, enhancing flexibility without compromising security.
Automated Updates
Ensures continuous updates for the platform, keeping it current with the latest features, security patches, and compliance requirements.
Extensive Integrations
Offers deep integrations with key enterprise platforms like Microsoft (Active Directory, Azure AD, Outlook, Teams, Office 365) and Google, enhancing workflow and security.
Contextual Access
Tailors permissions and accessibility based on user role, device posture, network location, and other contextual factors.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Provides seamless SSO across SaaS, web, and virtual applications, improving user productivity and reducing password fatigue.
Disaster Recovery & High Availability
Features built-in backup and recovery capabilities, geographically isolated redundant servers, and fault-tolerant systems for high uptime and business continuity.
Robust Support & Resources
Offers comprehensive customer support, onboarding and adoption services, extensive product documentation (Tech Zone), training and certifications, and a vibrant community.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
Request a quote
Promo Offer

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
12
Interface languages
14
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianDutchPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanRussianArabic.

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR🇬🇧GBP🇯🇵JPY🇦🇺AUD🇨🇦CAD🇨🇭CHF🇨🇳CNY🇸🇪SEK🇮🇳INR🇸🇬SGD🇲🇽MXN🇷🇺RUB🇭🇰HKD

No reviews yet

Be the first to drop a review

Alternatives to Citrix DaaS

SafeBox logo

SafeBox

SafeBox is a security software from Apptimized that protects sensitive data and information. It provides…

SystemsCloud DaaS Platform logo

SystemsCloud DaaS Platform

SystemsCloud DaaS Platform is a cloud-based software from SystemsCloud that provides Desktop as a Service…

VMware Horizon DaaS logo

VMware Horizon DaaS

VMware Horizon DaaS is a desktop as a service platform from VMware that provides virtual…

Thinfinity DaaS logo

Thinfinity DaaS

Thinfinity DaaS is a Desktop as a Service software from Cybele that enables remote access…

ITAnyWhere WorkSpace logo

ITAnyWhere WorkSpace

[API Error: HTTPSConnectionPool(host='api.openai.com', port=44]

iGOCloud logo

iGOCloud

[API Error: HTTPSConnectionPool(host='api.openai.com', port=44]

Often compared with Citrix DaaS

Compare any two tools →
SafeBox logo
SafeBox
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
0.0
SystemsCloud DaaS Platform logo
SystemsCloud DaaS Platform
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
0.0
VMware Horizon DaaS logo
VMware Horizon DaaS
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
0.0
Thinfinity DaaS logo
Thinfinity DaaS
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
0.0