Feature Matrix: Find the right Citrix subscription for your business

The Citrix® platform provides IT with maximum flexibility to quickly and securely deliver apps and desktops from any cloud or data center worldwide with our desktop as a service (DaaS), VDI, and app delivery and security solutions.

Compare features of the various Citrix subscriptions to determine which is right for your business.

Subscription Feature Comparison

The table below provides a high-level summary of what's included in the following subscriptions: NetScaler Fixed Capacity, Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and Citrix Platform License.

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Comparison of feature availability across Citrix subscriptions
Subscription features NetScaler® Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal™ Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix® Platform License
IT-managed CR / LTSR App and Desktop Control Plane Not included
HDX™, Policy Control, Adaptive Auth, and Storefront Not included
Hybrid Multi-Cloud Workload Support Not included
Citrix-Managed Cloud Control Plane Not included
Mobile Device Management Not included
XenServer® Not included
NetScaler® Application Delivery and Security
NetScaler® App and API Observability / NetScaler® Console Not included
Security and Performance Insights with Experience Insights Not included
UniconOS - Secure Operating System and Management Not included
Context-aware access controls
with deviceTRUST®		 Not included
Secure, ready-to-code development environments with Citrix® Secure Developer Spaces Not included Not included
Secure Access to Web and SaaS apps Not included
Enterprise-wide Deployment Not included Not included

These subscriptions combine the best capabilities of Citrix DaaS™, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops™, NetScaler, and Citrix Security, Observability, and Monitoring.

  • App and desktop virtualization: Combining the power of cloud-based Citrix DaaS and on-premises-based Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix app and desktop virtualization securely delivers high-performing apps and desktops from any cloud or on-premises datacenter. These capabilities ensure simplified management and secure access to all workloads. View the latest Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops current release features.
  • Application delivery: NetScaler provides high-performance application delivery and secure access to applications so your workforce can access their virtual desktops and applications from anywhere, on any device, across any network.
  • Security: Citrix Secure Private Access™ provides Zero Trust security solutions for enterprise applications for on-premises and cloud applications and an Enterprise Browser for secure employee browsing.
  • Server virtualization: XenServer is focused on being the best hypervisor for Citrix on-premises workloads. As the only hypervisor optimized for the Citrix platform, it offers unbeatable TCO and ease of use, making It the hypervisor of choice for Citrix customers of all sizes.
  • Observability: Citrix also offers Director, Monitor, and Experience Insights for deeper observability and monitoring of your environment.
  • Endpoints: Citrix Unicon simplifies secure endpoint computing by providing a hardened endpoint OS and centralized management that make virtual workspaces easier to deploy, manage, and scale.

Expand the matrix below for more details on the Citrix subscriptions.

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App and desktop delivery
App and desktop delivery features NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud Citrix Platform License
IT managed Citrix infrastructure in IT managed private cloud  
Windows and Linux app virtualization  
Multi-session Windows Server and Linux desktops  
Single-session Windows Server and Linux desktops  
Single-session Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops  
Single-session macOS desktops  
Remote PC Access  
Entra ID support for native and hybrid joined machines  
IT managed Citrix infrastructure in public cloud  
Multi-session Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktops on Azure (DaaS)  
Non-domain Joined VDAs  
Cost optimizations
Subscription features NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud Citrix Platform License
Workspace Environment Management (WEM) for Citrix workloads  
CPU & Memory Optimization  
HDX Bandwidth Optimizations (compression and offloading)  
PVS OS disk streaming for Citrix workloads  
MCS I/O hypervisor optimizations (VMWare/XenServer/Nutanix/Hyper-V)  
Autoscale (power management, restart schedules, vertical load balancing)  
Virtual desktop reclamation service  
Autoscale Insights  
Autoscale Cloud Bursting  
MCS support for hyperscalers (hibernation support, I/O optimization, on-demand provisioning)  
MCS Azure Optimizations (change disk type on shutdown, deallocate stopped VMs)  
Workspace Environment Management (WEM) for physical endpoint     Unlimited
Private cloud integrations
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
XenServer  
3rd Party Hypervisor Integrations  
Public cloud integrations
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Public Cloud (Hyperscaler) Integrations  
VMWare Integrations  
Hyper-converged Infrastructure  
Windows 365 Cloud PC   Unlimited Unlimited
Amazon WorkSpaces Core  
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI  
User experience and productivity
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
User Experience and Workspace Optimization  
Access and Application Management  
Device and Peripheral Support  
Content and Data Redirection  
Collaboration and Communication Optimization  
Performance and Resource Management  
Profile Management for Citrix and physical endpoints   Unlimited
Deployment and Virtualization Services  
Configuration and Optimization Services  
Integration and Management Services  
Provisioning and image management
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Identity management  
Image management and portability  
VDI device and VM management  
vDisk and streaming management  
User and Elastic Layers  
PVS OS disk streaming (non-Citrix workloads)     Unlimited
Cloud and Encryption Support  
Operational Efficiency Tools  
Azure Platform Capabilities  
Amazon Platform Capabilities  
Google Platform Capabilities  
User performance monitoring
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Monitoring and Diagnostics  
Session Management and Recording  
User Experience and Troubleshooting  
Chargeback Reporting  
System Health and APIs  
Citrix DaaS Monitor Premium  
Report on Cost Savings for Cloud providers  
Search across multiple OrgIDs (Hub n' Spoke) and multiple on-prem sites  
Experience Insights   Unlimited Unlimited
Security and access control
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federated Identity  
Authentication Methods  
Encryption and Security Protocols  
Compliance and Standards  
Security Features and Monitoring  
Adaptive Authentication  
Session recording (cloud)  
Native multi-factor authentication for administrator access  
Device posture checking (VDI & DaaS)  
App Protection for virtualized apps  
HDX Proxy Cloud Service (Gateway Service) - per user limit & pooled across users   (2.5GB)  (2.5GB)
Session recording (with audio)  
App Protection for endpoints    
ZTNA based Web & SaaS apps delivery
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Zero Trust Network Access and Security    
Enterprise Browser    
Remote Browser Isolation mode (RBI)    
Application Access without VPN    
Management and Integration    
Identity and Device Posture capabilities for web, SaaS, TCP apps (native access)    
Mobile endpoint management
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Device Management and Configuration  
Application Management and Security  
Integration and Access Management  
Application delivery and security (NetScaler)
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity
 Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
NetScaler Gateway
L4-7 traffic management
Application acceleration
Application and API Security
Access control
Application Insights and Observability Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
NetScaler Console service storage 5GB 15GB Unlimited*
NetScaler Capacity Instances and throughput capacity purchased on a per-need basis Unlimited Instances* each of VPX/CPX/BLX, MPX, SDX, VPX FIPS + 1000Gbps of total capacity Unlimited instances* each of VPX/CPX/BLX, MPX, SDX, VPX FIPS + Unlimited total capacity**
Entitlement, support and account management
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity
 Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Enterprise wide entitlement with full flexibility    

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