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Compare Citrix DaaS and VirtualBox 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Citrix DaaS
Star Rating
(543)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(282)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Citrix DaaS excels in security features, particularly with its Two-Factor Authentication rated at 9.1, while VirtualBox falls short with a rating of 6.8. Reviewers mention that the robust security measures in Citrix DaaS provide peace of mind for enterprise-level deployments.
- Reviewers mention that both Citrix DaaS and VirtualBox offer strong Desktop Virtualization capabilities, each rated at 9.3. However, users on G2 highlight that Citrix DaaS provides a more seamless experience for enterprise environments, while VirtualBox is favored for smaller businesses due to its flexibility and ease of use.
- Users say that Citrix DaaS shines in its Admin Console functionality, rated at 8.6, which allows for efficient management of virtual desktops. In contrast, VirtualBox's Admin Console is less intuitive, leading to a rating of 8.3, as reported by users who find it less user-friendly.
- G2 users report that Citrix DaaS offers superior scalability with a rating of 8.2, making it ideal for growing enterprises. In comparison, VirtualBox's scalability is rated lower, which can be a limitation for businesses anticipating rapid growth.
- Reviewers mention that Citrix DaaS provides excellent support with a Quality of Support rating of 8.2, while VirtualBox's support is rated at 7.9. Users on G2 appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Citrix's support team, which can be crucial for troubleshooting in enterprise settings.
- Users report that Citrix DaaS has a more comprehensive approach to Application Virtualization, rated at 9.3, compared to VirtualBox's 8.8. Reviewers mention that the ability to easily manage and deploy applications in Citrix DaaS enhances productivity, especially in larger organizations.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Citrix DaaS
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
419
9.1
246
Ease of Use
8.5
422
9.0
251
Ease of Setup
8.2
121
9.0
71
Ease of Admin
8.2
119
8.4
67
Quality of Support
8.2
362
7.9
182
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
121
8.3
50
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
402
8.7
243
Features by Category
Login Options
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Productivity
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Customization
8.7
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.3
63
9.3
32
9.2
63
8.4
27
Desktop Management
9.2
64
9.0
28
9.2
61
8.8
30
8.8
59
7.5
22
Support
8.9
56
8.9
25
Security
9.1
62
7.0
15
9.1
57
7.3
17
8.9
58
7.8
24
9.0
61
8.7
25
Performance
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
7.1
11
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Management
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Citrix DaaS and VirtualBox are categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Citrix DaaS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VirtualBox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Hospital & Health Care
12.4%
Financial Services
6.0%
Higher Education
3.9%
Insurance
3.5%
Other
58.6%
Information Technology and Services
23.2%
Computer Software
22.5%
Computer & Network Security
7.5%
Telecommunications
5.0%
Internet
4.6%
Other
37.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Citrix DaaS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brad R R.
Verified User in Insurance
I like how easy it is to install, set up, and troubleshoot Citrix as needed. The web site is very user-friendly and clean looking. Installation on your computer is a breeze. The only trouble I've ever experienced are when I upgraded to Windows 10, but a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Lindsay B.
Verified User in Public Policy
It crashed a lot. We would have to contact our IT department frequently to fix.
VirtualBox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
It provides me with the option of integrating operating systems including Linux and Windows, and working seamlessly on them. Installation is pretty simple and there is no additional configuration required to install an OS. And the best part is that it is free.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Performances are not always on top, and
Brad R R.
Verified User in Insurance
I like how easy it is to install, set up, and troubleshoot Citrix as needed. The web site is very user-friendly and clean looking. Installation on your computer is a breeze. The only trouble I've ever experienced are when I upgraded to Windows 10, but a...
Verified User in Research
It provides me with the option of integrating operating systems including Linux and Windows, and working seamlessly on them. Installation is pretty simple and there is no additional configuration required to install an OS. And the best part is that it is free.
Lindsay B.
Verified User in Public Policy
It crashed a lot. We would have to contact our IT department frequently to fix.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Performances are not always on top, and
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Discussions
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2 comments
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How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?
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