What is Citrix used for?

Citrix delivers virtual apps, desktops and secure workspace access, along with NetScaler application delivery, as part of Cloud Software Group. It is a good fit for supporting a hybrid workforce, centralizing desktop infrastructure and delivering mission-critical applications securely.

How much does Citrix cost?

Citrix doesn't publish fixed prices; pricing is quoted on request.

Is Citrix open source?

No. Citrix is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Infrastructure & Containers category, open-source options include Windows in Docker, Firecracker and QEMU.

Can I self-host Citrix?

Yes. Although Citrix is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers, and the vendor also offers a hosted version.

What are some alternatives to Citrix?

Citrix competes with Omnissa Workspace ONE, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

Citrix: features, pricing and alternatives

About Citrix

Citrix, part of Cloud Software Group, provides software for delivering applications and desktops to users on any device. Its platform page describes secure, scalable IT solutions with a Zero Trust approach, and it covers industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, education, retail and the public sector.

Platform components named on the site include Citrix DaaS for desktops as a service, Endpoint Management, SecurAccess for zero trust network access, SecurSpaces, Experience Insights, deviceTRUST, UniconOS and XenServer, plus NetScaler for application delivery and performance. Use cases range from empowering a hybrid workforce and protecting sensitive information to centralized desktop infrastructure, onboarding and offboarding, and business resiliency. Users connect through the Citrix Workspace app.

Citrix is proprietary software sold commercially, including flexible platform bundles. Pricing details are not stated on the homepage.

Key features

Virtual app and desktop delivery
Citrix DaaS desktops as a service
NetScaler application delivery
SecurAccess zero trust network access
Endpoint management
Workspace app for client access

Good fit for

→Supporting a hybrid workforce
→Centralizing desktop infrastructure
→Delivering mission-critical applications securely

Tags: vdi; daas; application-delivery; netscaler; zero-trust; remote-work; virtualization

Citrix: questions and answers

What is Citrix used for?: Citrix delivers virtual apps, desktops and secure workspace access, along with NetScaler application delivery, as part of Cloud Software Group. It is a good fit for supporting a hybrid workforce, centralizing desktop infrastructure and delivering mission-critical applications securely.
How much does Citrix cost?: Citrix doesn't publish fixed prices; pricing is quoted on request.
Is Citrix open source?: No. Citrix is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Infrastructure & Containers category, open-source options include Windows in Docker, Firecracker and QEMU.
Can I self-host Citrix?: Yes. Although Citrix is closed source, it can be self-hosted on your own servers, and the vendor also offers a hosted version.
What are some alternatives to Citrix?: Citrix competes with Omnissa Workspace ONE, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.