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Omnissa Horizon Client vs Citrix Workspace app: catalog facts
Omnissa Horizon Client	Citrix Workspace app
Paid Horizon 8 is licensed to organisations; end users get access to a desktop through their…	Free The client is a free download; the Citrix services it connects to are licensed by the…
Windows	Windows
Connects to virtual desktops and published apps Works with on-premises and hybrid cloud Horizon deployments	Official client for Citrix virtual apps and desktops Regularly updated current releases
Only useful with an organisation's Horizon deployment Not a general remote desktop tool for personal computers	Only useful with an organization's Citrix environment Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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