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Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) vs. V2 Cloud

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Microsoft App-V

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft App-V supports the virtualization of applications, making them available to end users without an installation.N/A

    V2 Cloud

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AV2 Cloud is a Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform that delivers managed Windows cloud desktops to users through a browser or client app. It keeps business applications, files, and desktop environments in centrally managed cloud infrastructure, allowing employees, contractors, and remote teams to access a consistent workspace from their own devices. Alongside cloud desktops, V2 Cloud supports application hosting, cloud servers, storage, and managed environments for…

    $35

    per month

    Pricing
    Microsoft App-VV2 Cloud
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Basic VM
    $40
    per installation
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Microsoft App-VV2 Cloud
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Microsoft App-VV2 Cloud
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    Microsoft
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    Microsoft App-VV2 Cloud
    Application Virtualization
    Comparison of Application Virtualization features of Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) and V2 Cloud
    Feature
    Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
    7.6
    3 Ratings
    1% below category average
    V2 Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Application support6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device support8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ease of deployment10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application packaging8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Microsoft App-VV2 Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.9
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Microsoft App-VV2 Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    V2 Cloud
    It is suited for multiple users in different locations all working virtually. Not too great where it does not have a server close to the timezone of these users.
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    Pros
    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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    V2 Cloud
    • Reliability.
    • Speed.
    • Support.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Unfortunately it will be replaced by MSIX
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    V2 Cloud
    • Had issues with iOS application for connecting to the VM; however, I prefer using remote desktop connection
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    V2 Cloud
    This is a well-refined product. I like that it was extremely easy to provision and set up. The price is very competitive and also does not have a bandwidth limit, which is really awesome. Once connected, it is like you are using any normal desktop computer.
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    Support Rating
    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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    V2 Cloud
    Excellent support; they are available 24/7 and you will get a response within minutes
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    V2 Cloud
    V2 is user friendly and easy to manage.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Some applications may be slower
    • Interaction between several applications can be better
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    V2 Cloud
    • Improves efficiency.
    • I would say that it will save me money on hardware.
    • I do not think overall it will save much money.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    V2 Cloud Screenshots

    Screenshot of the employee management page. Here, users can scale-up and down their cloud computers.Screenshot of the web browser management interface.Screenshot of the downloadable app that can be white labeled. It can also be personalized through multiple settings.