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The Citrix & RDS alternative
Connect App lets your team securely run Windows applications from any browser or device. Perpetual licences, no RDS CALs, and a setup our engineers can complete in under a day.
Free, no-obligation demo. We usually reply within one working day. Compare with Citrix & RDS
Perpetual licences
Buy once, no renewals
Windows 7–11
and Server 2008–2019
No RDS CALs
Concurrent users
Local support
New Delhi, Mon–Sat
Our products
Publish desktops and applications to remote users, and protect the servers they connect to.
Remote access
The best value, simplest remote access alternative to Citrix and RDS.
One-time purchase · perpetual licence · concurrent users
Server security
An all-in-one tool that protects your IT infrastructure from cyberattacks and stops intruders.
Why Connect App
Every edition is built on the same principles: secure, affordable access to your applications from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
Connect App vs Citrix vs RDS
All three publish Windows desktops and apps. These are the points where Connect App goes further.
| Feature | Microsoft RDS | Citrix | Connect App |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built on the standard RDP protocol, tunnelled over HTTPS | Included | Not included | Included |
| Connect from phone and tablet browsers without a mobile app | Not included | Included | Included |
| Sign in with a simple PIN code instead of Windows credentials | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Concurrent-user licensing | Not included | Included | Included |
| No RDS CALs required | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Multiple sessions with the same login on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Runs as a host on desktop Windows (7, 8, 10, 11) as well as Windows Server | Not included | Not included | Included |
Built on the standard RDP protocol, tunnelled over HTTPS
Connect from phone and tablet browsers without a mobile app
Sign in with a simple PIN code instead of Windows credentials
Concurrent-user licensing
No RDS CALs required
Multiple sessions with the same login on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11
Runs as a host on desktop Windows (7, 8, 10, 11) as well as Windows Server
How it works
No new hardware and no changes to your applications. Connect App runs on the Windows machine you already have.
Run the setup on the Windows machine or Windows Server that will host your applications.
Use the AdminTool to add users and choose which applications or desktops each one can access.
Generate a client with the Client Generator, or share your web portal link for browser access.
IT services
Beyond software, our engineers design, install and support the infrastructure your teams depend on.
Our mission
We focus on one driving principle: making your applications and data secure and easy to access, from any location, at any time, on any device or network, without breaking your budget.
We build long-term relationships through right-on-time delivery, partnering with each client until the solution works the way they need it to.
Testimonials
Six years in production, 1,000+ clients served
At Visionary Solutions, we genuinely believe in the added value of CONNECT App. We've been using the software for six years and couldn't be more satisfied. Not only is it an excellent product, but the after-sales service and support are also exceptional. We currently have over 1,000 clients benefiting from the feature.
550+ simultaneous logins across 10 servers
The Connect App RDP application has allowed us to launch an entirely new SaaS division for our customers, operating on 10 servers and supporting more than 550 simultaneous logins. The software has been incredibly reliable for the last two years. With exceptional technical support, Connect App offers a complete RDP solution at an unbeatable price!
Remote work for staff with limited IT skills
Connect App is highly efficient, simple to implement and manage, and aligns perfectly with our budget. It was an obvious choice for us and has been an excellent solution, particularly during the Covid crisis when most of our staff, who have limited computer skills, started working remotely.
FAQ
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Yes. Connect App publishes Windows desktops and applications to remote users, much like Citrix or Remote Desktop Services. It is fully compliant with the RDP protocol, works with your existing network, and does not require RDS CALs.
No. Connect App licences are perpetual: you buy once and the licence never expires. You choose an edition based on the features you need, and pay for concurrent users rather than named users.
Connect App can be installed on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 (Pro editions) and on Windows Server 2008 through 2019, in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Yes, with the Web & Mobile, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus editions. Users open the HTML5 web portal in Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge and start their applications without installing any plug-in or mobile app.
The Universal Printer converts each print job to a PDF and sends it through the session to the user's own computer, where it prints on their local printer. No printer drivers need to be installed on the server.
A typical Web Access setup can be installed, configured and deployed in less than a day. Our engineers help with sizing, installation and go-live, and offer pre-sales and post-sales support.
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