Ace Cloud VDI vs. Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Ace Cloud VDI
Scoreย 8.0ย outย ofย 10
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Ace Cloud Hosting provides fully managed cloud-hosted Virtual Desktops and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) to clients globally. Its hosted VDI solutions like DaaS and WaaS are structured to provide users flexibility, device mobility, HIPPA compliant security, and data safety in nominal monthly subscriptions. ACE is partnered with VMware and Citrix to offer desktop and app VDI solutions. ACE offers a free consultation with its IT team, and a free trial.
$30
per month per user
Microsoft App-V
Scoreย 7.5ย outย ofย 10
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Microsoft App-V supports the virtualization of applications, making them available to end users without an installation.N/A
Pricing
Ace Cloud VDIMicrosoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Ace Cloud VDIMicrosoft App-V
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Features
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Application Virtualization
Comparison of Application Virtualization features of Product A and Product B
Ace Cloud VDI
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Ratings
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
7.6
3 Ratings
2% above category average
Application support00 Ratings6.13 Ratings
Device support00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Ease of deployment00 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Application packaging00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Security00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
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User Ratings
Ace Cloud VDIMicrosoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(12 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Ace Cloud VDIMicrosoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
Likelihood to Recommend
Ace Cloud Hosting
I appreciate that a backup of my data is regularly updated and stored at more than one location in the U.S. One
of our employees got a new computer about a month after we started using Act
Cloud Hosting, and the employee simply contacted tech support and they helped
her get her new computer connected to the server and she was back working in a
very short time. And I appreciate that they have always followed up after a tech support request to make sure that I am satisfied.
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Microsoft
Using Microsoft Teams for small or large meetings is a great way to communicate and collaborate. Microsoft Application Virtualization is a terrific tool for presenting and sharing information, and its storage capacity is also excellent. Installing and centrally administering specialized apps to control who has access to it is one of the features I value most about this software. It also provides a separate UI for tracking the app's accesses. This program is not suitable for freelancers or clients that operate alone.
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Pros
Ace Cloud Hosting
  • They are quick to set up the server
  • They asked all the right questions the first time.
  • They are helpful on their documentation and allowing us to train on using the system.
  • They sent detailed email on how to log in and use the system.
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Microsoft
  • Install Software based on AD group assignment
  • Safely and quickly uninstall from devices
  • Updating is a bit more difficult but manageable.
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Cons
Ace Cloud Hosting
  • Centralization of communication. My experience tells me that there are people initiating emails without the knowledge and the status of the progress with the installation
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Microsoft
  • Unfortunately it will be replaced by MSIX
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Support Rating
Ace Cloud Hosting
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Microsoft
APP-V is no longer a supported technology and is on the way out, only on legacy support at this time. The changes in security emphasis in windows, as well as the changes in software development have meant that APP-V is no longer able to correctly package software. It has been superseded by the MSIX format and distribution via the Microsoft Store for Business.
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Alternatives Considered
Ace Cloud Hosting
We selected Ace Cloud Hosting as it has been serving the clients for 14+ years all around the globe. Ace Cloud Hosting has 24*7 customer support available and every time I or any of my team members had any difficulties using the product they were able to solve instantly.
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Microsoft
Microsoft Teams is included in our current Office 365 product set; therefore, there is no additional fee to use the application. It saves our company money by not having to pay for Slack or another internal chat service. For us, Microsoft Teams has a better user experience and product features. Teams' usability is higher than Slack's since it has access to OneDrive, email, and OneNote applications. Screen sharing, chat, and file-sharing operate smoothly, and the performance appears great.
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Return on Investment
Ace Cloud Hosting
  • I used to maintain our server myself, costing more money and time
  • I was facing $6,000 in server upgrades when I decided to switch to Ace Cloud Hosting
  • Using Ace Cloud Hosting has been cheaper than maintaining my own server
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Microsoft
  • Some applications may be slower
  • Interaction between several applications can be better
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