| Feature | Standard RDS | Citrix Virtual Desktop | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | RDP (Good for LAN) | HDX (Optimized for high latency / 4G/5G) | | Device Support | Limited | 1000+ device types (Raspberry Pi, Chromebook, etc.) | | Performance for Voice/Video | Poor without 3rd party tools | Native optimization (Teams, Zoom certified) | | Scalability | Manual | Machine Creation Services (MCS) for instant clones |
Here is why organizations are moving to a Citrix-powered virtual desktop model. virtual desktop citrix
A consultant uses their personal MacBook. Citrix wraps the corporate desktop in a secure "bubble." IT doesn’t need to manage the personal device; they just push the Citrix Workspace app. | Feature | Standard RDS | Citrix Virtual
The data never leaves the data center. Only the screen image travels to the device. The data never leaves the data center
The primary platform for delivering these environments is (formerly known as XenApp and XenDesktop). It is a virtualization solution that provides IT teams with centralized control over virtual machines (VMs), licensing, and security while giving end users flexibility. Citrix distinguishes between two main delivery methods: