The Showdown
VMware HorizonvsCitrix
Why pay monthly fees for VMware Horizon when you can self-host Citrix for free? Let's look at the facts.
VS
VMware Horizon
The Expensive Option
- Closed Source (Black box)
- Expensive monthly fees per user
- Data stored on their servers
WINNER
Citrix
The Freedom Choice
- 100% Open Source Code
- Free forever (Self-hosted)
- You own your data completely
Interactive Calculator
Calculate Your "SaaS Tax"
SaaS pricing is designed to scale with your success.
See how much wealth transfers from your bank account to VMware Horizon's shareholders.
10 people
150100200+
$
*Estimated standard pricing for VMware Horizon. Adjust if needed.
Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.
Detailed Breakdown
0
GUI-driven workflows
Script-based flexibility
1
Expensive enterprise licensing
Free community tools
2
Closed proprietary logic
Open script modification