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# Compare Microsoft Azure vs VMware Horizon

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Azure and VMware Horizon. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Azure | VMware Horizon |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1947 | 28 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 31.39 | USD 3,116.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft Azure

We believe that the success made possible by the cloud must be accessible to every business and every organization - small and large, old and new.

### VMware Horizon

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## Key features

### Microsoft Azure

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Application Management
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Desktop Virtualization
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- Issue Tracking
- Log Access
- Monitoring
- Multiple User Accounts
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Remote Update/Installation
- Reporting/Analytics
- Secure Data Storage
- User Management
- Virtual Machine Migration
- Virtual Machine Monitoring

### VMware Horizon

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Application Management
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Desktop Virtualization
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- For MSPs
- Issue Tracking
- Multiple User Accounts
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Remote Update/Installation
- Reporting/Analytics
- Secure Data Storage
- User Management

## Links

- [View Microsoft Azure Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/16365/azure)
- [View VMware Horizon Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/203536/horizon)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/16365/203536/azure/vs/horizon)

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