ThinStation vs Microsoft Application Virtualization

Struggling to choose between ThinStation and Microsoft Application Virtualization? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

ThinStation is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like thin-client, virtual-desktop, vdi, remote-access.

It boasts features such as Centralized desktop and application management, Supports major hypervisors like VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc, High scalability to support large deployments, Load balancing and high availability features, HTML5-based web portal for easy access, Supports physical and virtual desktops and pros including Cost-effective VDI solution, Simple management interface, Good performance, Supports mixed desktop environments, Can reuse existing hardware.

On the other hand, Microsoft Application Virtualization is a Office & Productivity product tagged with virtualization, app-streaming, application-delivery.

Its standout features include Application isolation, Dynamic application delivery, Centralized management, Layered virtual applications, Application streaming, Integration with System Center Configuration Manager, Integration with AppLocker, Role-based access control, Usage reporting and analytics, and it shines with pros like Improves compatibility between apps, Simplifies app deployment and management, Enables fast app delivery, Reduces conflicts between apps, Allows app access control, Lowers costs by reducing app installs.

Feature	ThinStation	Microsoft Application Virtualization
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Office & Productivity

Product Overview

ThinStation

Description: ThinStation is a light-weight terminal server software that allows organizations to set up virtual desktop infrastructure. It converts PCs and thin clients into full-featured cloud desktops to access apps, files and business systems remotely.

Microsoft Application Virtualization

Description: Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) is a software solution that enables organizations to deliver applications to end users without installing them directly on devices. It works by virtualizing and streaming applications on-demand to users.

Key Features Comparison

ThinStation Features

• Centralized desktop and application management
• Supports major hypervisors like VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc
• High scalability to support large deployments
• Load balancing and high availability features
• HTML5-based web portal for easy access
• Supports physical and virtual desktops

Microsoft Application Virtualization Features

• Application isolation
• Dynamic application delivery
• Centralized management
• Layered virtual applications
• Application streaming
• Integration with System Center Configuration Manager
• Integration with AppLocker
• Role-based access control
• Usage reporting and analytics

Pros & Cons Analysis

ThinStation

Pros

• Cost-effective VDI solution
• Simple management interface
• Good performance
• Supports mixed desktop environments
• Can reuse existing hardware

Cons

• Limited features compared to premium VDI products
• Lacks advanced monitoring/analytics
• No mobile device support
• Limited application publishing options

Microsoft Application Virtualization

Pros

• Improves compatibility between apps
• Simplifies app deployment and management
• Enables fast app delivery
• Reduces conflicts between apps
• Allows app access control
• Lowers costs by reducing app installs

Cons

• Can increase hardware requirements
• Adds complexity for app troubleshooting
• Requires updated clients/agents
• Limited customization options

Pricing Comparison

ThinStation

• Free
• Subscription-Based

Microsoft Application Virtualization

• Subscription-Based