Top 30 Virtualization & Remote Access Tools (2025) – Secure, Scalable & Streamlined Access 

A. Virtualization Platforms

These platforms enable the creation and management of virtual machines (VMs) and virtualized environments.

1. VMware vSphere

   • Description: A leading virtualization platform for managing large-scale virtualized environments, offering high availability, resource allocation, and centralized management.

   • URL: https://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere.html 11

2. Microsoft Hyper-V

   • Description: A native hypervisor integrated into Windows Server, enabling virtualization of Windows and Linux operating systems.

   • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/virtualization/hyper-v/hyper-v-technology-overview 11

3. Oracle VM VirtualBox

   • Description: A free, open-source virtualization tool supporting multiple operating systems, ideal for developers and small businesses.

   • URL: https://www.virtualbox.org 5

4. Proxmox VE

   • Description: An open-source platform for managing virtual machines and containers, combining KVM and LXC technologies.

   • URL: https://www.proxmox.com 11

5. Citrix Hypervisor

   • Description: A robust virtualization platform for delivering virtual apps and desktops, optimized for enterprise environments.

   • URL: https://www.citrix.com/products/citrix-hypervisor 11

6. Red Hat Virtualization

   • Description: An enterprise-grade virtualization platform based on KVM, offering scalability and security for large organizations.

   • URL: https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/virtualization 11

7. Nutanix AHV

   • Description: A hypervisor integrated into Nutanix’s HCI platform, offering simplicity and scalability for virtualized workloads.

   • URL: https://www.nutanix.com/products/ahv 11

8. KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine)

   • Description: An open-source virtualization solution for Linux, offering high performance and scalability.

   • URL: https://www.linux-kvm.org 11

9. XenServer

   • Description: A powerful virtualization platform for managing virtualized environments, offering live migration and high availability.

   • URL: https://xenserver.org 11

10. Parallels Desktop

    • Description: A virtualization tool for Mac users, enabling seamless running of Windows, Linux, and macOS on a single machine.

    • URL: https://www.parallels.com 5

B. Remote Access Applications

These tools enable remote access to desktops, applications, and servers.

11. TeamViewer

    • Description: A popular remote access tool for cross-platform support, file transfer, and remote troubleshooting.

    • URL: https://www.teamviewer.com 12

12. AnyDesk

    • Description: A lightweight remote desktop tool known for its speed and low latency, ideal for small teams and professionals.

    • URL: https://anydesk.com 12

13. Splashtop

    • Description: A high-performance remote access solution for IT support, businesses, and educators.

    • URL: https://www.splashtop.com 12

14. Chrome Remote Desktop

    • Description: A free, browser-based remote access tool for accessing computers via the Chrome browser.

    • URL: https://remotedesktop.google.com 12

15. Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

    • Description: An enterprise-grade solution for delivering virtual apps and desktops securely.

    • URL: https://www.citrix.com/products/citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops 12

16. Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server)

    • Description: A comprehensive remote access solution for delivering virtual apps and desktops.

    • URL: https://www.parallels.com/products/ras 12

17. Amazon WorkSpaces

    • Description: A cloud-based virtual desktop service offering scalable and secure remote access.

    • URL: https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces 9

18. Azure Virtual Desktop

    • Description: A Microsoft cloud service for delivering virtual desktops and apps with robust security and scalability.

    • URL: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/virtual-desktop 9

19. V2 Cloud

    • Description: A desktop virtualization platform for small and medium businesses, offering secure remote access and centralized management.

    • URL: https://www.v2cloud.com 15

20. Shells

    • Description: A multi-platform virtual desktop service accessible via web browsers, ideal for casual and professional users.

    • URL: https://www.shells.com 9

C. Application Virtualization Tools

These tools enable applications to run in isolated environments without installation.

21. Microsoft App-V

    • Description: A tool for virtualizing Windows applications, enabling centralized management and deployment.

    • URL: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/app-v 6

22. Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops)

    • Description: A cloud-based solution for delivering virtualized applications and desktops.

    • URL: https://www.citrix.com/products/citrix-daas 6

23. Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS)

    • Description: A platform for delivering virtualized applications and desktops with high availability and scalability.

    • URL: https://www.parallels.com/products/ras 6

24. Numecent Cloudpaging

    • Description: A technology for rapid, secure, and friction-free provisioning of native applications from the cloud.

    • URL: https://www.numecent.com 6

25. Inuvika OVD Enterprise

    • Description: A digital workspace platform for delivering Windows and Linux apps and desktops.

    • URL: https://www.inuvika.com 6

D. Emerging and Niche Solutions

These are lesser-known or specialized tools for virtualization and remote access.

26. GO-Global

    • Description: A lightweight alternative to RDP for delivering applications over the web.

    • URL: https://www.graphon.com 12

27. Paperspace

    • Description: A cloud platform for virtual desktops and GPU-powered workloads.

    • URL: https://www.paperspace.com 11

28. Workspot

    • Description: A cloud-native platform for delivering virtual desktops and apps.

    • URL: https://www.workspot.com 11

29. Evolve IP Virtual Desktop

    • Description: A virtual desktop solution for businesses, offering secure and scalable remote access.

    • URL: https://www.evolveip.net 11

30. NComputing vSpace

    • Description: A desktop virtualization solution for delivering shared computing resources.

    • URL: https://www.ncomputing.com 11