Compare the Top On-Premises Virtual Desktop (VDI) Software as of January 2026

What is On-Premises Virtual Desktop (VDI) Software?

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) software enables users to create and run virtual desktops and virtual desktop environments in order to execute and run multiple cloud desktops and operating systems on a single computer or in the cloud. Compare and read user reviews of the best On-Premises Virtual Desktop (VDI) software currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    Thinfinity Workspace

    Thinfinity Workspace

    Cybele Software, Inc.

    Thinfinity® Workspace 7 is a comprehensive, secure platform that offers a zero-trust approach, enabling secure and contextual access to corporate virtual desktops, virtual applications, internal web apps, SaaS, and files, whether they are on Windows, Linux, or mainframes. It supports various deployment models, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid settings, and can be deployed on any cloud provider of your choice. With its proprietary reverse gateway technology, Thinfinity® Remote Workspace 7 ensures secure reverse connections over SSL with TLS 1.3 encryption. This robust approach doesn't require client-side installations, firewall modifications, or the opening of inbound ports on your network, thereby enhancing the security infrastructure of your business. The platform ensures all browser-based connections are secured over HTTPS, offering a wide variety of authentication options, from straightforward User/Password to sophisticated Active Directory authentication.
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    Kasm Workspaces

    Kasm Workspaces

    Kasm Technologies

    Kasm Workspaces streams your workplace environment directly to your web browser…on any device and from any location. Kasm uses our high-performance streaming and secure isolation technology to provide web-native Desktop as a Service (DaaS), application streaming, and secure/private web browsing. Kasm is not just a service; it is a highly configurable platform with a robust developer API and devops-enabled workflows that can be customized for your use-case, at any scale. Workspaces can be deployed in the cloud (Public or Private), on-premise (Including Air-Gapped Networks or your Homelab), or in a hybrid configuration.
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    Starting Price: $0 Free Community Edition
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    Inuvika OVD Enterprise
    Our virtual desktop solution, OVD Enterprise, delivers Windows and Linux apps and desktops (VDI) to any device. Built on Linux, it reduces Windows licensing requirements, needs less infrastructure and reduces total costs by up to 60% compared to Citrix or VMware Horizon (Omnissa). Microsoft SQL Server licenses are not required. It can be deployed on-premises or through any cloud provider. OVD is also available as a service through our network of Managed Services Providers. Migration from Citrix or Horizon is easy. OVD Enterprise integrates with today's leading enterprise standards, including any directory service, storage or hypervisor. Key Features: -Deliver Windows and Linux apps and desktops -Use any device - macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/Android, Chromebook, Raspberry Pi, or any HTML5 Web browser. -Full multi-tenancy support -Full USB redirection -Integrated Two-Factor Authentication -Integrated secure gateway allows for secure remote access. No need for NetScaler
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    Starting Price: $8.55/concurrent user/month
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    Citrix DaaS

    Citrix DaaS

    Cloud Software Group

    Enable secure, flexible work with the leader in virtual apps and desktops. Deliver desktop as a service (DaaS) from any cloud or data center. Get started with Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) in minutes to provide a familiar, high-performance digital workspace experience to your users. We’ll manage the infrastructure and security. You focus on your business. Meet the needs of your modern workforce—and keep sensitive data secure. Citrix DaaS lets you provide a secure workspace experience on any device. It’s all the cost benefits of a managed DaaS solution, plus the added advantages of greater IT agility, better corporate security, and more end-user productivity. Keep apps and data protected while fueling employee productivity. Build a better business continuity plan with easy-to-scale workspace solutions. Simplify virtual app and desktop delivery with proven DaaS solutions.
    Starting Price: $12 per user per month
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    Parallels RAS

    Parallels RAS

    Parallels

    Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) is a remote work solution that provides secure virtual access to business applications and desktops on any device or OS—from anywhere. The platform offers an agile, cloud-ready foundation and end-to-end security fueled by a centralized management console with granular policies. Companies can leverage on-premises, hybrid, or public cloud deployments and integrate with existing technology like Microsoft Azure and AWS. Parallels RAS aims to give organizations the flexibility, scalability, and IT agility to adapt to changing business needs. Parallels RAS offers a single, full-featured licensing model that includes 24/7 support and access to product training.
    Starting Price: $120 US/year/concurrent user
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    Apporto

    Apporto

    Apporto

    Apporto is well known for providing a great user experience; just ask any of our customers. We believe it does not matter how many technical features are embedded in a virtual desktop, if users have to wait for the desktop to be ready or if they experience a painfully slow UI, then what is the point? Setting up and managing virtual desktops users, groups, servers, geographies, and networks is a major undertaking – making sure they always perform well, are secure and keep costs low is not for the faint of heart. Apporto embeds all of the necessary technologies and know-how, so you can get up and running in a few days. We also provide you with a simple admin console to manage and administer the environment. Our customers report 50 to 75% savings compared to traditional VDI. We have built advanced autoscaling and heuristics to optimize resource utilization. We also leverage our volume purchasing with our suppliers and pass those savings to you.
    Starting Price: $25 per concurrent user per mo
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    Omnissa Horizon Cloud Service
    Modernize virtual desktop and app delivery with a next-generation hybrid desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) platform. Innovative “thin edge” architecture minimizes the infrastructure footprint, yielding lower operational costs, enhanced stability, and reduced maintenance. Boost VDI scalability with a modern, cloud-native design. Manage desktop and app virtualization, scaling capacity to meet organizational needs. Horizon Control Plane Services simplify day-to-day operations and provide visibility needed to gain insights into and troubleshoot environments. Enhance desktop virtualization with a managed DaaS platform, promoting speed, flexibility, and productivity across a distributed workforce while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Deliver virtual desktops and apps from whichever location makes the most sense, while managing all environments from a single pane of glass.
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    Login VSI

    Login VSI

    Login VSI

    Login VSI helps organizations proactively manage the performance, cost, and capacity of their virtual desktops and applications wherever they reside - traditional, hybrid, or in the cloud. Our Login Enterprise platform is 100% agentless and can be used in all major VDI and DaaS environments, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). With 360° proactive visibility, IT teams can plan and maintain successful digital workplaces with less cost, fewer disruptions, and less risk. Founded in 2012, Login VSI is headquartered in] Boston, Massachusetts, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Visit loginvsi.com and follow @loginvsi.
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    Accops Digital Workspace
    The workspace has gone hybrid. A large segment of the workforce is working from home today, accessing business applications and data from various locations, using varied devices and in different ways. Thus, organizations all over the globe are looking for ways to transition from a hardware-based IT infrastructure into a completely software-defined infrastructure. They are trying to enable their workforce to be productive, secure, and seamless, regardless of their locations, or the devices and networks they use. But data security concerns, IT infrastructure complexities, and increased costs associated with setting up a digital work infrastructure pose many hurdles for organizations. Accops Digital Workspace provides a comprehensive, zero-trust-based end-user computing solution, enabling secure and instant access to business applications from anywhere, any device, and any network. The Accops solution suite includes end-user computing virtualization.
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    Accops HyWorks
    Accops HyWorks gives the modern-day professional, flexibility, and agility to work anywhere, anytime, and on any device, enhancing job satisfaction and engagement. This comprehensive product simplifies the way the IT team manages and secures apps, devices, and networks, to provide safe and seamless access to all the tools that employees need to perform at their best. And the centralized endpoint management makes it easy to control and manage all devices, virtual desktops, and applications from a central location. HyWorks not only helps you create a secure work environment but also reduces complexities, allowing your workforce to focus their creativity on core business activities, rather than worrying about system glitches, software updates, or cyber threats, thereby increasing productivity and reducing costs. Control every device, app & OS in your network to prevent security breaches, by virtualizing & delivering desktop apps from the centralized datacenter.
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