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Citrix Workspace app is the easy-to-install client software that provides seamless secure access to everything you need to get work done.
The Citrix platform provides IT with maximum flexibility to quickly and securely deliver apps and desktops from any cloud or data center worldwide with our desktop as a service (DaaS), VDI, and app delivery and security solutions. Compare features of the various Citrix subscriptions to determine which is right for your business.
See at a high level below what’s included in the following subscriptions: Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, Citrix Platform License, Citrix for Private Cloud, and NetScaler Fixed Capacity.
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
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IT-managed CR / LTSR App and Desktop Control Plane | ||||
HDX, Policy Control, Adaptive Auth, and Storefront | ||||
Hybrid Multi-Cloud Workload Support | ||||
Citrix-Managed Cloud Control Plane | ||||
Mobile Device Management | ||||
XenServer Premium Edition | ||||
NetScaler Application Delivery and Security | ||||
NetScaler App and API Observability / NetScaler Console | ||||
Security and Performance Insights with SIEM Integration | ||||
Secure Access to Web and SaaS apps | ||||
Enterprise-wide Deployment |
These subscriptions combine the best capabilities of Citrix DaaS, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, NetScaler, and Citrix Security, Observability, and Monitoring.
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
IT managed Citrix infrastructure in IT managed private cloud | ||||
Windows and Linux app virtualization | ||||
Multi-session Windows Server and Linux desktops | ||||
Single-session Windows Server and Linux desktops | ||||
Single-session Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops | ||||
Remote PC Access | ||||
Entra ID support for native and hybrid joined machines | ||||
IT managed Citrix infrastructure in public cloud | ||||
Multi-session Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops on Azure (DaaS) | ||||
Non-domain Joined VDAs |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Workspace Environment Management (WEM) for Citrix workloads | ||||
CPU & Memory Optimization | ||||
HDX Bandwidth Optimizations (compression and offloading) | ||||
PVS OS disk streaming for Citrix workloads | ||||
MCS I/O hypervisor optimizations (VMWare/XenServer/Nutanix/Hyper-V) | ||||
Autoscale (power management, restart schedules, vertical load balancing) | ||||
Virtual desktop reclamation service | ||||
Autoscale Insights | ||||
Autoscale Cloud Bursting | ||||
MCS support for hyperscalers (hibernation support, I/O optimization, on-demand provisioning) | ||||
MCS Azure Optimizations (change disk type on shutdown, deallocate stopped VMs) | ||||
Workspace Environment Management (WEM) for physical endpoint | Unlimited |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud |
Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
XenServer Premium Edition | ||||
3rd Party Hypervisor Integrations |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud |
Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Public Cloud (Hyperscaler) Integrations | ||||
VMWare Integrations | ||||
Hyper-converged Infrastructure | ||||
Windows 365 Cloud PC | ||||
Amazon WorkSpaces Core | ||||
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
User Experience and Workspace Optimization | ||||
Access and Application Management | ||||
Device and Peripheral Support | ||||
Content and Data Redirection | ||||
Collaboration and Communication Optimization | ||||
Performance and Resource Management | ||||
Profile Management for Citrix and physical endpoints | Unlimited | |||
Deployment and Virtualization Services | ||||
Configuration and Optimization Services | ||||
Integration and Management Services |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Identity management | ||||
Image management and portability | ||||
VDI device and VM management | ||||
vDisk and streaming management | ||||
User and Elastic Layers | ||||
PVS OS disk streaming (non-Citrix workloads) | Unlimited | |||
Cloud and Encryption Support | ||||
Operational Efficiency Tools | ||||
Azure Platform Capabilities | ||||
Amazon Platform Capabilities | ||||
Google Platform Capabilities |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Monitoring and Diagnostics | ||||
Session Management and Recording | ||||
User Experience and Troubleshooting | ||||
Chargeback Reporting | ||||
System Health and APIs | ||||
Citrix DaaS Monitor Premium | ||||
Report on Cost Savings for Cloud providers | ||||
Search across multiple OrgIDs (Hub n' Spoke) and multiple on-prem sites | ||||
Citrix Analytics: User Experience Monitoring and Insights | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Diagnostic and Alerting Capabilities | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Anomaly Detection and Reporting | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Infrastructure Monitoring and Planning | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Integration and Automation | ||||
uberAgent for ESA and UXM | Unlimited |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federated Identity | ||||
Authentication Methods | ||||
Encryption and Security Protocols | ||||
Compliance and Standards | ||||
Security Features and Monitoring | ||||
Adaptive Authentication | ||||
Session recording (cloud) | ||||
Native multi-factor authentication for administrator access | ||||
Device posture checking (VDI & DaaS) | ||||
App Protection for virtualized apps | ||||
HDX Proxy Cloud Service (Gateway Service) - per user limit & pooled across users | (2GB) | Unlimited* | ||
Session recording (with audio) | ||||
App Protection for endpoints | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Risk Assessment and Indicators | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Geographical and Access Security | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Monitoring and Visibility into Applications and Networks | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Automated Response and Policy Management | ||||
Citrix Analytics: Integration and Advanced Analytics |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud |
Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Zero Trust Network Access and Security | ||||
Enterprise Browser | ||||
Remote Browser Isolation mode (RBI) | ||||
Application Access without VPN | ||||
Management and Integration | ||||
Identity and Device Posture capabilities for web, SaaS, TCP apps (native access) |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity | Citrix for Private Cloud |
Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Device Management and Configuration | ||||
Application Management and Security | ||||
Integration and Access Management |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity |
Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
NetScaler Gateway | ||||
L4-7 traffic management | ||||
Application acceleration | ||||
Application and API Security | ||||
Access control | ||||
Application Insights and Observability | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
NetScaler Console service storage | 5GB | 15GB | Unlimited* | |
NetScaler Capacity | Instances and throughput capacity purchased on a per-need basis | Unlimited Instances* each of VPX/CPX/BLX, MPX, SDX, VPX FIPS + 1000Gbps of total capacity | Unlimited instances* each of VPX/CPX/BLX, MPX, SDX, VPX FIPS + Unlimited total capacity** |
NetScaler Fixed Capacity |
Citrix for Private Cloud | Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud |
Citrix Platform License | |
Enterprise wide entitlment with full flexibility |
For additional geographical considerations, please visit our Product Documentation.
To compare Citrix Current Release (CR) and Long Term Service Release (LTSR) editions, please refer to the following matrices:
For information on previous editions of Citrix solutions, please refer to the following matrices:
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