GraphOn vs. Microsoft and Citrix



GraphOn vs. Microsoft and Citrix

GO-Global is the easy application access and Web-enabling solution that provides instant access to Windows, UNIX, and Linux applications. It eliminates the need for complex infrastructure such as Citrix XenApp or limited Windows-only solutions such as Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (formerly Terminal Services). Download competitive product analysis.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONGRAPHONMICROSOFTCITRIX
APPLICATION PUBLISHING

Windows applications

Yes

Yes

Yes

UNIX applications

Yes*

No

No

Linux applications

Yes*

No

No

CLIENT SUPPORT

Windows client

Yes

Yes

Yes

Linux client

Yes

No***

Yes

Mac OS X client

Yes

No***

Yes

Mobile client

Yes

No***

Yes

EASE OF USE AND EFFICIENCY

Install, configure, and deploy in less than one day

Yes

No

No

Low server memory and CPU usage

Yes

Yes

Yes

Reduced configuration and management overhead

Yes

No

No

Automatic bandwidth optimization

Yes

No

Yes

SOLUTION FOCUS

Application-centric solution (robust, fast, simple, affordable)

Yes

No

No

Non-restrictive deployment model

Yes

No

No

Reduced infrastructure requirements

Yes

No

No

CLIENT SECURITY

Supports 56-bit DES to 168-bit 3DES or 256-bit AES SSL encryption

Yes

No

Yes

Supports 128-bit or lower RC4 SSL encryption

Yes

Yes

Yes

NETWORK OPTIMIZED

Efficient in low bandwidth environments

Yes

No

Yes

SIMPLIFIED LICENSING MODEL

Unrestricted concurrent licensing

Yes

No

No

Reduced complexity

Yes

No

No

Eliminates need for Microsoft RDS

Yes

No

No

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

Private label option to retain application branding

Yes

No

No

Server and client software development kits (SDKs)

Yes

No

Yes

Product bundling

Yes

No

No

Web APIs to enable Web application integration

Yes**

No

No

*Enabled with GO-Global for UNIX.   **Enabled with GO-Global Gateway.   ***Enabled through third parties.