Application Virtualization comparison & reviews

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Pros
  • + Has the most options for deployment with MSI, portable exe, Streaming from TubroServer, Using the TurboHub or integrated with LANDesk's ESD.
  • + Some apps launch in the browser and Turbo.net plugin is also now supported macOs, iOS and Android.
  • + You can isolate the network stack
  • + In box in Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 Enterprise. PowerShell driven so lends itself very well to automation. The pros of App-V 4.6 also applies here.
  • + Highest rate of app compatibility of all virtualization products. The simplest packaging of all products, very little skill required. Native support for drivers. Ability to control isolation or integration of individual files and reg keys. Citrix Ready and SCCM Integrated. Has powershell cmdlets for automation.
Cons
  • - Small online community. Packaging and troubleshooting with the various levels of isolation requires skill.
  • - There's a learning curve even for those with experience in App-V 4.6 due to many changes to the underlying technology. Isolation options are rigid which makes application compatibility an issue when compared to other products.
  • - Doesn't have a very large online community outside of Software2's recipe library which is not free.
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Maturity
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  Support Status  
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Product is supported (Not End Of Life )
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Under active development
Yes
No
Yes
  Maturity  
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Proven technology
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Public enterprise references in Europe
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Public enterprise references in US
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Official training classes available
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Official Certification program: VUE/Prometric
No
Yes
No
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Public showcase of 25+ applications
Yes
No
No
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Public showcase of 50+ applications
Yes
No
No
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Large community resource
No
Yes
Yes
  Solution licensing  
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Concurrent licensing
Available
No
Available
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Device licensing
Available
Available
Available
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Unlimited licensing
Available
Available
Available
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Per named user licensing
Available
Available
Available
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Free for personal use
Limited free features
No
No
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Services Provider License Agreement
Yes
Yes
Yes
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  Isolation  
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Full virtualization/isolation of apps
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Full integration of apps in Operating System
No
No
Yes
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Apps operate with minimal chance of conflicts
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Directory redirection
No
No
No
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Registry redirection
No
No
No
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File redirection
No
No
No
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Files and registry virtualization
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Control isolation per file/registry value
Yes
No
Yes
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Control isolation per folder/registry key
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Intercommunication of virtual environments
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtualization in user-mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtualization in kernel-mode
No
Yes
Yes
  Packaging  
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Pre-launch and post-exit scripting
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Pre-launch and post-exit scripting, centrally managed
No, only in TurboStudio
No
Yes
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Set virtual app OS requirements
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Set virtual app OS requirements, centrally managed
No
Yes
Yes
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Set virtual app OS requirements, centrally managed via GUI
No
No
Yes
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Virtual app cannot override GPO
Yes
No
Yes
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Virtual app can override GPO
No
Yes
No
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Support for virtual app templates
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Compression of virtual app package
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Packages can be signed (native tools)
Yes with other tools
No
No
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(Virtual) reboot during packaging supported
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No limit on package file size
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Unattended application packaging
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Import of MSI packages for conversion
Simple apps only or with automation scripts
Automated App-V Sequencer
Simple apps only or with automation scripts
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User can virtualize apps
Yes
No
No
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Import other virtual application formats
Yes; ThinApp, ZENworks and MSI
No
No
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No need for clean OS during packaging
Yes
Clean OS required
Yes
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Virtual package: Save as MSI
Yes
Yes
No
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Package format is open source
No
Yes
No
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Built-in package encryption
Yes
No
Yes
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Show custom message at virtual app launch
Yes
No
Yes
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Packager captures installer process
Yes
No
Yes
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Packager captures all processes
Yes
Yes
Yes
  User Experience  
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Windows Explorer context menu integration
Limited
Yes
Yes
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User driven application repair
No
Yes
User can remove, re-add
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User settings preserved between app launches
Yes
Yes
Yes
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User settings can be stored on network
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Local user settings synchronized with the server
Yes
No
No
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Localized client interface available
No
Yes
Yes
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User can easily terminate virtual environment
No
Yes
Yes
  Upgrade  
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Virtual app rollback
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtual app upgrade, centrally managed
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtual app upgrade while in use
No
No
No
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Virtual app upgrade using deltas
Yes
Yes
Yes
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App updates via HTTP/S protocol
Yes
Yes
Yes
  Compatibility  
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Support for protocol handlers
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Supports roaming user profiles
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Window class isolation
Yes
No
No
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Compatible with DRM solution
Yes
No
Yes
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Package apps with kernel mode drivers
No
No
Yes
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Virtualization of user mode services
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtualization of boot time services
Yes
Can set to run at startup
Yes
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Virtualization of services that require privilege
Yes
Yes
Yes
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COM virtualization
Yes
Yes
Yes
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COM+ virtualization
No
No
Yes
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DCOM virtualization
Yes, in most cases
Yes, in most cases
Yes
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Named pipes isolation
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Network stack isolation
Yes
No
No
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Support for WinSxS
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtualization of fonts on desktops
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtualization of fonts on terminal server
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Start virtual app via RunAs
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Compatible with Windows UAC
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Support for Windows long filenames
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtualization of .NET framework
Yes
Yes
Yes
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MS-DOS app on x32 platform
Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
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Win16 application on x32 platform
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Win16 application on x64 platform*
Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
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Win32 application on x64 platform
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Win64 application on x64 platform
Supported
Yes
Supported
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Support for virtual drive letters
Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
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Support for virtual printer drivers
Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
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Virtualize internationalization & code page
Supported
Supported
Not Supported
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Support for virtual drive serial numbers
Not Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
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Run multiple versions of IE simultaneous
Yes
No
Yes
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win7
Yes
No
Yes
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Virtual IE 11 runs on Win7
Yes
No
No
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win7 with local IE 11
Yes
No
Yes
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win10
Yes
No
Yes
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Virtual IE 11 runs on Win10
Yes
No
Yes
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Virtual IE 6-10 runs on Win10 with local IE 11
Yes
No
Yes
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Run virtual app in Windows compatibility mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Virtual MS Office 201x without local components
Yes for 2010, newer versions wont work on newer Windows OS
Yes
Yes for 2010, newer versions wont work on newer Windows OS
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Virtual host name resolution
Yes
No
No
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Original Microsoft Windows APIs used by virtual app
Some
Yes
Yes
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Supported in combination with AppLocker
Yes
Yes
Yes
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  General  
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Create a High Available platform
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Load balancing is part of solution
Built-in Load Balancing Coming Soon
No
Yes
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Build in secure client-server communication
Yes
Yes
Yes
  Deployment  
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Stream only initial app launch data at startup
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Native integration with a SCCM\MECM
No
Yes
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Native integration with a CMS
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Streaming source based on client IP-subnet
No
No
No
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Streaming source centrally managed
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Offline virtual app usage
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Mobile device enabled
Yes
No
No
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Virtual app can run embedded inside browser
Yes
No
No
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Virtual app runs from removable storage, no installs
Yes
No
No
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Virtual app + user settings run from removable storage, no installs
Yes
No
No
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User settings can be stored on cloud storage
Yes
No
Yes
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Package is portable, import from removable storage
Yes
Yes
Yes
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App streaming via HTTP/S protocol
Yes
Yes
Yes
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App streaming via proprietary protocol
No
No
No
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App streaming via SMB
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Solution is client- or agentless
Plugin required for central management but portable app dont require a client install
No
No
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Multiple concurrent client or agent versions on the same platform
For portable apps no client is required
Yes
No
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Memory sharing in multi-user environment
No
Yes
Yes
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Client-side persistent cache
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Centralized shared cache
Shared Image Cache Available
Yes
Yes
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Block caching by WAN acceleration devices
No
No
Yes
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Usable with a Content Delivery Network
Yes
No
Yes
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Self provisioning web portal
Yes
No
Yes
  Infrastructure  
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Run virtual apps without directory service req.
Supported
Yes
Yes
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Supported in Novell NDS environment
Supported
No
Yes
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Supported in Novell eDirectory environment
Yes
No
Yes
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No need for license service
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No need for file share
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No need for dedicated server
Yes
Not required
Yes
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Enterprise scalable deployment platform included
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Data store supports: MS SQL Express Edition
No
No
Yes
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Data store supports: MS SQL
No
Yes
Yes
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Data store supports: Oracle
No
No
No
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Data store supports: IBM DB2
No
No
No
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Data store supports: MySQL
No
No
Yes
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Data store is XML based
No
No
No
  Client platform  
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Support for EN localized operating systems
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Support for EN/DE/FR/ES localized operating systems
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Support for JP/Simple Chinese localized operating systems
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows Server 2008 - RDSH
Supported
Not Supported
No
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Windows Server 2008R2 - RDSH
Supported
Supported
No
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Windows Server 2012 - RDSH
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows Server 2012R2 - RDSH
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows Server 2016 – RDSH
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows Server 2019
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows Server 2019 - RDSH
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 7
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 7 x64
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 8.0 x86
Not Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 8.0 x64
Not Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 8.1 x86
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 8.1 x64
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 10 x86
Supported
Supported
Supported
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Windows 10 x64
Supported
Supported
Supported
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macOS, run virtual apps on MacOS
Yes
No
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Android, run virtual apps on Android
Yes
No
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iOS, run virtual apps on iOS
Yes
No
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Linux, run virtual app native on Linux
No
No
No
  Cloud  
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Usable in SaaS scenario
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Vendor offers cloud hosted service
Yes
No
Yes
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Native integration with cloud hosted storage product(s)
Yes
No
No
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Amazon Workspaces
None
Yes
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  General  
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Central management platform
Yes
Yes
Yes
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File type associations centrally managed
Yes
Yes
Yes
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File type association managed by user
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Integrate with Programs and features
Yes
Yes
Yes
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URL redirection to virtual IE; locally configured
Yes
No
Yes
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URL redirection to virtual IE; centrally managed
Yes
No
Yes
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URL redirection to other virtual browser
Yes
No
No
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Management platform is included
Yes
Yes
Yes
  Access Control  
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Role based administration
Limited
No
Yes
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Limit application usage by AD security groups
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Limit application usage by AD computer objects
No
Yes
Yes
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Limit application usage by AD OU
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Machine targeting, centrally managed
Can be with LANDesk
Yes
Yes
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Machine targeting, target OS, centrally managed
No
Yes
Yes
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Machine targeting, targets OS/language/service pack, centrally managed
No
No
No
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Offline virtual app usage can be time limited
Yes
No
Yes
  Audit  
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Virtual app license metering
Yes
No
Yes
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Virtual app usage tracking
Yes
Yes with Reporting Server
Yes
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Event logging on client
No
Yes
Yes
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Event logging on server
No
Yes
Yes
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Virtual app debugging/diagnostics
Yes
Yes
No
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Pre-packaging diagnostics
No
Yes
Yes
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Post-packaging diagnostics
No
Yes
Yes
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Virtual app debug options build-in
Yes
No
No
  Scripting and Automation  
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Manage with command line
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Manage with API/WMI
Community created module
Yes
Yes
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Manage client with PowerShell
Community created module
Yes
Yes
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Manage server with PowerShell
No
Yes
Yes
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SDK available
Yes
No
Yes

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