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 Function | GraphOn | Microsoft | Citrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
ref : http://www.graphon.com/products-and-solutions/competitive-analysis
