Modernize virtual desktops and apps, securely and at lower cost
With flexible, scalable virtual desktops and apps deployment, and plans and packages tailored to customer needs, Horizon helps IT teams achieve greater efficiency and reduce costs.
A VDI solution with advanced capabilities
On-premises and across multiple public clouds, for VDI, virtual desktops and apps, DaaS plus unique features for better app management and improved user experience.
Plans aligned to your needs, at great value
Don’t pay for what you don’t need. Choose the suite, quantity, and duration that match your needs, plus the operational ease and confidence of a single purchase.
Migration support to help minimize risk
Horizon Accelerator, our expert-led pilot programs and proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives provide 24/7 access to Horizon Pros, to support seamless migration from Citrix.
Recognition as a market leader
Named an industry leading solution across multiple analyst firms:
- Leader, Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service, 2024
- Leader, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Virtual Client Computing, 2024
App Volumes: A better way to deploy and manage apps
Where traditional approaches introduce complexity, App Volumes supports more streamlined app management, driving time and cost savings and improved productivity for hybrid teams
Faster app delivery
Customers report a drop from 18 days on average to just 2 for deploying new apps—a 90% improvement.
IDC Business Value Solution Brief, sponsored by Omnissa, The Business Value of Omnissa App Volume, #US52619524, October 2024
Optimize investments
Research shows you can effectively manage apps with fewer staff, and you don't have to maintain dedicated servers to provide fast, secure app access.
IDC Business Value Solution Brief, sponsored by Omnissa, The Business Value of Omnissa App Volume, #US52619524, October 2024
A single, modern management solution
Part of Horizon, App Volumes helps you easily package, deploy, and manage virtual apps from a single solution.
Better app management across the full lifecycle
From packaging to managing legacy apps, App Volumes can help your IT team avoid time-consuming manual tasks and delays for faster, more streamline app management.
It’s app management—reimagined
Thought leaders and industry experts agree: IT teams can support employees with faster, more seamless, and secure app delivery and management with App Volumes.
Trusted Citrix alternative for healthcare
Choose Horizon for scalable desktop and app delivery, including support for certified EHR systems and other clinical applications—helping healthcare organizations enhance efficiency and better manage costs.
Advanced capabilities support EHR and clinical apps
Securely enable access to critical patient data, with choice and flexibility in deploying your EHR system, while supporting healthcare teams on the go and spread across locations.
Robust security protects sensitive patient data
With security built at every level, including the network, endpoint, cloud, identity, and workload, Horizon helps reduce the attack surface to protect critical systems and apps.
Unified experience for less complexity, better efficiency
When costs and efforts of maintaining legacy systems fail to meet increasing organizational needs, turn to Horizon for a secure, modern platform to help unify IT environment.
Real-world results with Horizon VDI solutions
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Citrix vs. Horizon: Frequently asked questions
Organizations choose Horizon for its flexible virtual desktops and apps solution that adapts to diverse workforce and infrastructure needs. With scalable deployment options and pricing models tailored to a range of environments,
Horizon supports IT teams in optimizing resources and maintaining control. Its integrated platform and commitment to innovation help teams manage hybrid environments and deliver reliable, user-friendly experiences across devices and locations.
Omnissa Horizon is designed to support enterprise-grade VDI with simplified licensing and infrastructure options that can help lower total cost of ownership.
- Leverage automation and cloud-ready infrastructure to help reduce costs.
- Customize packages and plans to the needs of your organization so that you buy what you need.
- With App Volumes, you can move away from maintaining dedicated servers to help minimize infrastructure costs from underused servers.
- Help reduce costs from trying to maintain legacy infrastructure. Switch to modern, flexible NU or CCU licensing tailored to your workforce.
Customers can leverage automation and cloud-ready infrastructure to help reduce costs. Horizon supports customizable packages and plans, allowing organizations to buy only what they need.
View Horizon pricing and packaging options
Download the Horizon pricing whitepaper for detailed cost insights.
With intrinsic security at every level, including the network, endpoint, cloud, identity, and workload, Horizon is designed to help reduce the attack surface of critical systems and apps through centralized management and secure access controls.
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Horizon supports unified security from endpoint to cloud, helping protect data and access across environments. Sensitive data never resides on local endpoints, and all access is securely brokered through a unified console, giving IT full visibility and control across environments.
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With Zero Trust controls built in, Horizon enforces least-privilege access and dynamic policy enforcement. Integration with NSX micro-segmentation secures east-west traffic, while Unified Access Gateway ensures secure remote access from any device.
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By consolidating security tools into a single solution, Horizon reduces the need for multiple agents and vendors. This approach can help strengthen your security posture and simplify IT operations, making it easier to manage desktops and apps at scale.
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Backed by cloud-native endpoint protection, Horizon’s security model supports centralized patching, and policy-based governance. Whether you're operating in a hybrid, multi-cloud, or on-prem environment, Horizon helps you stay secure and compliant.
Designed with hybridity in mind, Horizon simplifies hybrid VDI setup and app virtualization management across multiple cloud platforms. Combine the ease of the Horizon Control Plane with the flexibility to scale globally.
While some solutions prioritize cloud-first deployments, Omnissa supports flexible and scalable virtual desktop and application delivery across both on-premises infrastructure and public clouds. This empowers organizations to transition to the cloud at their own pace, helping them grow responsibly in today’s dynamic IT environments.