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Inara Systems Desktop

inarasystems.co.uk

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Spec score 7.7 #8 of 25 in Desktop as a Service Software

What it is

Inara Systems Desktop is a virtual desktop service that hosts email, business data, applications and office packages in UK data centres for remote access. It runs on Citrix in the Inara Cloud, and users can connect over the internet from supported devices. Listed hosted applications include Digita, IRIS, BTC Solution Suite, Moneysoft Payroll Manager, Sage, Intuit QuickBooks, Virtual Cabinet and DocuSoft; MS Office and Exchange Email are optional additions. Customers can install and configure applications and adjust desktop preferences. The provider describes secure UK data centres, SSL encryption, load-balanced replication and daily server snapshots; Granular Backup is optional. Workspace downloads are listed for macOS 10.11 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, Android and iOS 11 or newer, while the FAQ also names Linux. Plans are priced per user per month: Bronze from £29.99, Silver £34.99, Gold £39.99 and Platinum £49.99. Remote and on-site training and a UK service desk are listed.

Spec sheet

Product
Inara Desktop is a virtual desktop service that runs email, applications, business data and office packages in the provider’s UK data centres for remote access.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Security
The provider says data is stored in secure UK data centres and protected with SSL encryption of the kind used for online banking and secure payments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Headquarters
Grantham, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Company background
Inara Systems says it was conceived by two IT directors seeking outsourced IT solutions for their companies and aims to provide cost-effective solutions to businesses of every size.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Customization
The provider says customers can install and configure applications, set desktop preferences and tailor the environment to their business requirements.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Hosted applications
Listed hosted applications include Digita, IRIS, BTC Solution Suite, Moneysoft Payroll Manager, Sage, Intuit QuickBooks, Virtual Cabinet and DocuSoft.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Intended customers
The provider highlights accountancy, legal, recruitment and manufacturing sectors, and says about 80% of its users work in professional services.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Optional services
The hosted desktop can include MS Office and Exchange Email as optional additions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Remote access
The provider says users can access their data and applications from anywhere with an internet connection using virtually any internet-enabled device.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Resilience
The service is described as using high-availability, load-balanced replication and daily server snapshots; Inara Granular Backup is optional.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Support and onboarding
The provider says it can provide remote and on-site staff training and lists a UK service desk for immediate support at 01476 851175.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Supported client platforms
Workspace downloads are listed for macOS 10.11 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, Android, and iOS 11 or newer; the FAQ also says the service supports Windows, macOS and Linux.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Technology
The service runs on the Citrix platform and is hosted in the Inara Cloud.Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk

Plans and prices

Bronze £29.99 a month Per User Per Month Dedicated Server · 1 Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Silver £34.99 a month Per User Per Month Shared Server · Secure SSL · Dual HD Screen · 1 Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Gold £39.99 a month Per User Per Month Shared Server · Teams & Zoom Compatible · High Performance · 5 Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Platinum £49.99 a month Per User Per Month Dedicated Server · Triple Screen HD · Dedicated GPU · 4K Resolution · Custom Apps · 10 Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Hosted applications include Sage and QuickBooks.
  • Optional MS Office and Exchange Email.
  • Customers can configure apps and desktop preferences.
  • Daily server snapshots and load-balanced replication.
  • Remote and on-site staff training is available.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • Starts at £29.99 per user per month.
  • Workspace downloads require macOS 10.11 or newer or iOS 11 or newer.

Who it suits

It suits businesses seeking hosted access to applications and business data, particularly in accountancy, legal, recruitment or manufacturing. The provider says about 80% of its users work in professional services.

Verdict

Inara Systems Desktop brings hosted applications and business data together in a configurable remote desktop. Its per-user plans start at £29.99 per month, with optional services and applications available.

Where Specifiction places it

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