VMware ThinApp vs VMware App Volumes

Struggling to choose between VMware ThinApp and VMware App Volumes? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

VMware ThinApp is a Virtualization solution with tags like app-virtualization, app-isolation, portable-apps.

It boasts features such as Application virtualization, Packaging apps into standalone executables, Isolation of apps from the underlying OS, Elimination of app conflicts, Deployment on any Windows device without local installation and pros including Improved application compatibility and stability, Simplified deployment and management of applications, Reduced software conflicts and system dependencies, Increased security by isolating applications.

On the other hand, VMware App Volumes is a Network & Admin product tagged with app-delivery, app-lifecycle-management, virtualization.

Its standout features include Application virtualization and delivery, Real-time application delivery, Single-image management, App stacking and layering, Scalable architecture, Integration with VMware Horizon and Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, Support for physical, virtual and cloud environments, and it shines with pros like Fast and easy application delivery, Simplified application lifecycle management, Storage optimization with caching, Consistent app performance, Increased productivity and lower TCO.

Feature	VMware ThinApp	VMware App Volumes
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Primary Category	Virtualization	Network & Admin

Product Overview

VMware ThinApp

Description: VMware ThinApp is an application virtualization software that packages apps into stand-alone executables that run on any Windows device without installing locally. It isolates apps from the underlying OS to eliminate conflicts.

VMware App Volumes

Description: VMware App Volumes is an application delivery system that enables real-time application delivery and lifecycle management for any virtual, physical, or cloud environment. It allows IT teams to deliver applications in seconds, save storage space with one-time caching, and ensure consistent application performance.

Key Features Comparison

VMware ThinApp Features

• Application virtualization
• Packaging apps into standalone executables
• Isolation of apps from the underlying OS
• Elimination of app conflicts
• Deployment on any Windows device without local installation

VMware App Volumes Features

• Application virtualization and delivery
• Real-time application delivery
• Single-image management
• App stacking and layering
• Scalable architecture
• Integration with VMware Horizon and Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop
• Support for physical, virtual and cloud environments

Pros & Cons Analysis

VMware ThinApp

Pros

• Improved application compatibility and stability
• Simplified deployment and management of applications
• Reduced software conflicts and system dependencies
• Increased security by isolating applications

Cons

• Complexity in creating and managing virtualized applications
• Potential performance overhead compared to locally installed apps
• Compatibility issues with some applications or system components

VMware App Volumes

Pros

• Fast and easy application delivery
• Simplified application lifecycle management
• Storage optimization with caching
• Consistent app performance
• Increased productivity and lower TCO

Cons

• Requires VMware or Citrix infrastructure
• Complex initial configuration
• Steep learning curve
• Can be expensive for large deployments

Pricing Comparison

VMware ThinApp

• One-time Purchase

VMware App Volumes

• Subscription-Based