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

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft App-V
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft App-V supports the virtualization of applications, making them available to end users without an installation.N/A
V2 Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Desktop virtualization doesn't have to be complicated. And V2 Cloud aims to make it simple. As a fully integrated Desktop-as-a-Service solution, V2 Cloud states they focus on speed and simplicity—so users can work faster from anywhere. V2 Cloud offers a free trial.
$40
per installation
Pricing
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)V2 Cloud
Editions & Modules
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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
Additional Details
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Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)V2 Cloud
Features
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)V2 Cloud
Application Virtualization
Comparison of Application Virtualization features of Product A and Product B
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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Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)V2 Cloud
Small Businesses
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Score 9.0 out of 10

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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)V2 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 Application Virtualization (App-V)V2 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.
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ScreenShots

V2 Cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of Manage all of your employees on one page. Scale-up and down their cloud computers.Screenshot of You can use and manage your cloud computers from a web browser. It's feature-rich and super simple.Screenshot of You can white-label our downloadable app and remove all V2 Cloud mentions. You can also personalize multiple settings to make it appears as your own.