UDS Enterprise

UDS Enterprise is a cross-platform broker for virtual desktops, virtual applications, and remote access to physical computers. It is best suited to organizations that need to connect varied workplace resources across different infrastructure environments. The breadth is compelling, but the annual prices and user thresholds make it a better fit for organizational deployments than small teams.

Overview

Windows and Linux virtual desktops and applications sit alongside remote access to physical Windows, Linux, and macOS devices. Organizations can deploy UDS Enterprise on-premises, in public, private, or hybrid cloud, across multiple clouds, or as a managed DaaS service. Profile management, identity integration, and GPU support round out its workplace capabilities.

The range of deployment models gives IT teams flexibility to fit the broker around existing infrastructure. That flexibility also means UDS Enterprise is not a simple, low-commitment desktop subscription: the published plans begin at defined user counts and reach substantial annual totals.

For a broader category comparison, see Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Software.

Key features

Workloads and infrastructure

UDS Enterprise covers both desktop and application virtualization for Windows and Linux, while also providing remote access to physical machines across Windows, Linux, and macOS. This mix is useful for organizations supporting virtual and physical work environments through one connection broker.

Infrastructure integrations include Citrix Hypervisor, HPE Morpheus, Hyper-V, Nutanix Acropolis, Proxmox, oVirt, VMware vSphere, OpenStack, and OpenNebula. Connection options span HTML5, RDP, RDS, RemoteFX, SPICE, XRDP, X2GO, NICE DCV, NoMachine NX, and HP Anyware PCoIP. That breadth can accommodate varied environments, though teams should confirm that their particular infrastructure and preferred protocol are supported.

Identity and security

Authentication integrations include Active Directory, Entra ID, OAuth2, OpenLDAP, RADIUS, and SAML 2. Native MFA options include SMS and email tokens, RADIUS, and TOTP; SAML 2 providers include Azure AD, Google Workspace, and Cisco Duo. UDS Secure Tunnel adds SSL tunneling and end-to-end encryption for WAN connections.

Zero Trust controls allow access policies to be set by operating system, IP, Wi-Fi type, and device, with least-privilege permissions for peripherals. UDS Enterprise says it earned Spain’s LINCE Essential National Security Certification, supporting organizations working to comply with the Spanish National Security Framework. These controls make the product relevant to security-conscious deployments, while the range of settings points to a platform intended for managed IT environments.

Operations

Resource life-cycle automation and scheduled machine startup and shutdown can help administrators manage provisioning and machine availability. Premium editions add 24×7 support and workplace monitoring and control tools, which may matter to organizations that need around-the-clock vendor support.

Pricing

UDS Enterprise is paid, has no free plan, and offers a 60-day trial. The stated starting price is €52/user/yr, but the specific annual plans vary by user type and threshold, so the entry price alone does not describe the commitment for every deployment.

• UDS Corporate concurrent users (50–700): €78 a year, billed per user per year, for 50–700 concurrent users. This structure suits organizations licensing by simultaneous usage, but requires at least 50 concurrent users.
• UDS Corporate named users (up to 50): €3,900 a year for up to 50 users. It offers a defined annual subscription for a smaller named-user deployment, rather than concurrent licensing.
• UDS Corporate named users (350–1,000 flat rate): €24,000 a year for 350–1,000 users. The flat rate may suit a large, predictable deployment, but is a sizeable annual commitment.
• UDS Corporate concurrent users (700–1,000 flat rate): €54,600 a year for 700–1,000 concurrent users. This is aimed at high concurrency and carries a higher fixed cost than the per-user tier.
• 10 named-user add-on: €360 a year for 10 users, available from 1,000 to 5,000 users and requiring a 1,000-user subscription. It is an extension, not a standalone entry plan.
• Premium Edition named users (up to 1,000): €39,000 a year, including 24×7 support, for up to 1,000 named users.
• Premium Edition named users (up to 5,000): €180,000 a year, including 24×7 support, for up to 5,000 named users.
• Premium Edition named users (up to 10.000): €330,000 a year, including 24×7 support, for up to 10.000 named users.

Corporate plans are the lower-priced route in the published lineup, while Premium adds round-the-clock support and workplace monitoring and control tools. The trial offers a way to assess fit before committing, but no free tier is available for ongoing use.

Platforms

Client access is supported on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and browser/HTML5. The product can also be self-hosted or delivered as managed DaaS, giving organizations a choice of deployment and client access models.

Who it's for

UDS Enterprise is a strong fit for organizations that manage virtual desktops and applications alongside remote physical devices, especially when they need multiple infrastructure, identity, and connection options. Its automation, access controls, MFA, and deployment choices suit centrally managed workplace environments. Smaller teams or buyers seeking free ongoing use should look elsewhere: there is no free plan, and the published subscriptions have minimum user thresholds or large annual flat rates.

Pros and cons

• Broad workload coverage: virtual desktops and applications for Windows and Linux, plus remote physical access for three operating systems, support mixed workplace estates.
• Flexible infrastructure and access: many virtualization integrations and connection protocols give organizations options to fit existing systems.
• Substantial security controls: MFA choices, encrypted WAN tunneling, granular access policies, and LINCE certification support security-focused deployments.
• High entry commitment: no free plan and user minimums or flat-rate annual fees make it poorly suited to small deployments.
• Premium costs more: 24×7 support and monitoring tools come with Premium subscriptions, whose annual prices rise substantially at larger user limits.

Alternatives

• Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform is another paid option for buyers comparing enterprise VDI; its licensing is per user, and virtual machines are billed separately.
• Hive Fabric is worth considering if a free option matters: its Community Edition is a perpetual license for one physical host with unlimited VMs.
• Inuvika OVD Enterprise is a paid alternative with a free trial and a five-year subscription option priced at $7.50 per concurrent user per month.
• Kasm Workspaces has a free Community tier capped at five concurrent sessions and excludes commercial use, making that tier relevant to noncommercial evaluation rather than business deployment.
• QVD offers a free Community Edition aimed at developers and testers, with GitHub community support.
• Amazon WorkSpaces is a paid option with a free plan and trial; its Windows single-session applications fee is $4.19 per user per month, plus provisioned instance-hour charges.
• Leostream Platform is another option to compare for web, Windows, macOS, and Linux access.
• IsardVDI is a free alternative supporting web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

Verdict

Choose UDS Enterprise if your organization needs one broker for virtual desktops, virtual applications, and remote physical access across varied infrastructure, and can justify its annual user commitments. Its breadth of integrations and security controls are the central reasons to shortlist it. Look elsewhere if you need a free ongoing plan, a small-team entry point, or a simpler commitment than the published user-based and flat-rate subscriptions.