NComputing VERDE VDI vs UDS Enterprise

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.

UDS Enterprise is a desktop virtualization solution and connection broker for secure access to workspaces. It deploys Windows and Linux virtual desktops and applications, and enables remote use of physical Windows, Linux and macOS devices. Organizations can run it on-premises, in public, private or hybrid cloud, across multiple clouds, or as a fully managed DaaS service. It integrates with virtualization platforms including Citrix Hypervisor, HPE Morpheus, Hyper-V, Nutanix Acropolis, Proxmox, oVirt, VMware vSphere, OpenStack and OpenNebula. Connection options include HTML5, RDP, SPICE, NICE DCV and other listed protocols; identity integrations include Active Directory, Entra ID, OAuth2, OpenLDAP, RADIUS and SAML 2. Security features include an encrypted SSL tunnel for WAN connections, MFA options and granular access policies. UDS Enterprise automates resource life cycles and machine schedules. It is paid, with a 60-day trial and no free plan; the pricing note starts at €52/user/yr. Listed subscriptions include €78 a year per concurrent user in a 50–700-user band. Premium editions include 24×7 support and workplace monitoring and control tools.