Best Citrix Alternative 2026

The #1 Citrix Alternative That Saves You 80%

Stop overpaying for remote desktop software. TSplus Remote Access delivers enterprise-grade application publishing and remote desktop access at a fraction of Citrix's cost. Perpetual licensing, no RDS CALs required.

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80%

Lower Cost Than Citrix

$540
TSplus (3 years)
vs
$11,700
Citrix (3 years)

*Based on 25-user deployment

Why Organizations Are Switching from Citrix to TSplus

Join thousands of businesses that have discovered a better, more affordable way to deliver remote access

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Save 80% on Licensing

TSplus offers perpetual licensing starting at $180. No more expensive annual subscriptions that drain your IT budget year after year.

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No RDS CALs Required

Unlike Citrix, TSplus doesn't require Microsoft RDS CALs. Save $100-200 per user in additional licensing costs.

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15-Minute Deployment

While Citrix deployments take days or weeks, TSplus installs in under 15 minutes. No complex infrastructure needed.

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HTML5 Web Access

Access applications from any device with a browser. No client software installation required - just like Citrix Workspace.

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Enterprise Security

SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, brute-force protection, and ransomware defense. Security that rivals Citrix.

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Simple Administration

Intuitive admin console vs Citrix's complex management. Your IT team will thank you for the reduced overhead.

TSplus vs Citrix: Feature Comparison

See how TSplus stacks up against Citrix for your remote access needs

Feature TSplus Remote Access Citrix DaaS / CVAD
Starting Price $180 (perpetual, 3 users) $13/user/month ($156/year)
25-User, 3-Year Cost $540 $11,700+
Perpetual License Option ✔ Yes ✘ No (subscription only)
RDS CALs Required ✔ Not Required ✘ Required (+$100-200/user)
HTML5 Browser Access ✔ Included ✔ Included
RemoteApp / Application Publishing ✔ Included ✔ Included
Full Desktop Access ✔ Included ✔ Included
Load Balancing ✔ Built-in ✔ Included
Two-Factor Authentication ✔ Included ✔ Included
Deployment Time 15 minutes Days to weeks
Complexity Simple, single-server Complex, multi-component
Free Trial ✔ 15 days, full features Limited demo

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Who Uses TSplus as a Citrix Alternative?

Organizations across every industry are making the switch

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Healthcare

HIPAA-compliant remote access to EMR and clinical applications

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Financial Services

Secure access to trading platforms and financial software

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Legal

Remote access to case management and legal document systems

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Education

Student and faculty access to campus applications

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Manufacturing

Remote access to ERP, CAD, and production systems

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MSPs

Multi-tenant remote access for managed clients

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Accounting

Secure access to QuickBooks, tax software, and client files

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Government

Compliant remote access for public sector workers

Migrate from Citrix to TSplus in 4 Simple Steps

Most organizations complete migration in a single day with zero downtime

1

Download TSplus

Download the free trial and install on your Windows Server in 15 minutes

2

Configure Apps

Publish your applications through the simple admin console

3

Test Access

Verify users can access applications via web browser or RDP client

4

Go Live

Switch users to TSplus and decommission your Citrix infrastructure

Start Your Migration Today

What Former Citrix Customers Say About TSplus

Real feedback from organizations that made the switch

Switched from Citrix

"We were paying $45,000 annually for Citrix. TSplus does everything we need for under $2,000 total. The migration took one afternoon and our users didn't notice any difference."

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Robert Martinez

CTO, Regional Healthcare Network

Switched from Citrix

"Citrix was overkill for our 50-person firm. TSplus gives us the HTML5 access and application publishing we need without the complexity. Setup was literally 15 minutes."

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Jennifer Kim

IT Director, Anderson Law Group

MSP Recommendation

"As an MSP, we've migrated over 40 clients from Citrix to TSplus. Every single one has reduced their remote access costs by at least 70% while maintaining the same functionality."

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David Wilson

CEO, TechForward Solutions MSP

Switched from Citrix

"The perpetual licensing was the deciding factor. We own TSplus forever instead of renting Citrix year after year. Over 5 years, we'll save over $200,000."

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Sarah Chen

CFO, Pacific Manufacturing Inc.

Citrix Alternative FAQs

Common questions about switching from Citrix to TSplus

TSplus Remote Access is widely recognized as the best Citrix alternative for 2026. It offers comparable enterprise features including HTML5 web access, application publishing, and remote desktop capabilities at up to 80% lower cost. Unlike Citrix, TSplus offers perpetual licensing and doesn't require expensive RDS CALs.

TSplus is typically 80% cheaper than Citrix. While Citrix DaaS costs approximately $13/user/month ($156/year), TSplus starts at just $180 for a perpetual license covering up to 25 users. Over 3 years, a 25-user deployment costs $540 with TSplus versus $11,700+ with Citrix.

TSplus provides all the core features most organizations need from Citrix: HTML5 browser-based remote access, RemoteApp-style application publishing, full desktop sessions, multi-user support, SSL encryption, and two-factor authentication. For 90% of use cases, TSplus is a complete Citrix replacement.

Migration from Citrix to TSplus is straightforward and typically takes 1-2 hours. TSplus installs in under 15 minutes on any Windows Server. You can run TSplus alongside Citrix during transition, and most organizations complete full migration within a day with zero user disruption.

No, TSplus Remote Access does not require Microsoft RDS CALs (Client Access Licenses). This is a major cost advantage over Citrix and other solutions that do require RDS CALs, which can add $100-200 per user to deployment costs.

Yes, TSplus provides enterprise-grade security comparable to Citrix. Features include SSL/TLS encryption, two-factor authentication, brute-force protection, geographic access control, and ransomware protection (with TSplus Advanced Security). TSplus is used by healthcare, financial, and government organizations.

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