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 for Private Cloud, 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® for Private Cloud 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 Not included
Citrix-Managed Cloud Control Plane Not included Not included
Mobile Device Management Not included Not included
XenServer® Premium Edition Not included
NetScaler® Application Delivery and Security Not included
NetScaler® App and API Observability / NetScaler® Console Not included Not included
Security and Performance Insights with uberAgent® Not included Not included
Unicon® Secure Operating System and Management for VDI Endpoints Not included Not included
Context-aware access controls
with deviceTRUST®		 Not included Not included
Secure, ready-to-code development environments with Citrix® Secure Developer Spaces Not included Not included Not included
Secure Access to Web and SaaS apps Not included Not included Not included
Enterprise-wide Deployment Not included 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 uberAgent for deeper observability and monitoring of your environment.

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 for Private Cloud 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 for Private Cloud 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 for Private Cloud
 Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
XenServer Premium Edition        
3rd Party Hypervisor Integrations  
Public cloud integrations
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix for Private Cloud
 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 for Private Cloud 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 for Private Cloud 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 for Private Cloud 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    
uberAgent for ESA and UXM     Unlimited Unlimited
Security and access control
  NetScaler Fixed Capacity Citrix for Private Cloud 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 for Private Cloud
 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 for Private Cloud
 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 for Private Cloud 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 for Private Cloud Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud
 Citrix Platform License
Enterprise wide entitlement with full flexibility      

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