Inuvika OVD Enterprise vs NComputing VERDE VDI

Inuvika OVD Enterprise delivers Windows and Linux applications and virtual desktops to devices or HTML5-compatible web browsers. It can be installed on premises or in public or private clouds, while a web-based console manages servers, users, and applications. The Enterprise Secure Gateway provides remote access without a VPN or additional external ports beyond port 443. OVD includes two-factor authentication, supports Duo and external SAML2 providers, and uses TLSv1.2 to secure sessions. Its Data Air Locking approach keeps applications and data centralized in the datacenter while processing remains on the server. OVD integrates with Active Directory and LDAP-compliant directories, and works with VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Hyper-V, KVM, and Nutanix AHV, as well as NFS, CIFS, and WebDAV storage. A single instance can serve multiple domains with tenant data isolated. Desktop clients are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux; mobile clients are available for iOS and Android. The listed five-year subscription is $7.50 a year, billed per concurrent user per month.

NComputing VERDE VDI is a virtual desktop infrastructure and management solution combining VDI, offline VDI, and remote branch VDI. Organizations can deploy it on-premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid arrangement. Cloud Branch technology supports remote offices, and the maker says the system can scale from one server to as many as 10,000 clustered servers. VERDE supports Windows and Linux desktops, including Windows 10 and 11 and several Linux distributions. Users can connect through PCs, thin clients, software clients, or HTML5-enabled browsers; listed client platforms also include Windows, macOS, Linux, iPad, and Android. VERDE Remote Access is included for internet connections to office PCs without a VPN. Its Secure Browser runs Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Whale Browser in a minimal Linux container and erases session data when the browser closes. Security features include configurable USB permissions and non-persistent handling of unsanctioned desktop changes. A trial requires a request and redemption key; the FAQ describes 30 days and 10 seats. Continued connections require a per-concurrent-seat license. The product is paid, with no listed price or free plan.