# Windows 8, Deepin, Windows 11 vs Citrix DaaS Comparison

| | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 577 | 15 | 4,293 | 546 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (45.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (57.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Windows 8

Pros:
- Speed/Performance (18 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Unfriendly Interface (14 reviews)
- Usage Difficulty (11 reviews)

### Deepin

Pros:
- Design Aesthetics (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- App/Game Issues (1 reviews)
- Slow Updates (1 reviews)

### Windows 11

Pros:
- User-Friendly (269 reviews)
- Ease of Use (261 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (108 reviews)
- High Requirements (100 reviews)

### Citrix DaaS

Pros:
- Performance (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Compatibility (2 reviews)
- Audio Issues (1 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.8 (430 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (3198 reviews) | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (440 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (3230 reviews) | 8.5 (425 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (177 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (1439 reviews) | 8.2 (124 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (703 reviews) | 8.2 (120 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (392 reviews) | 6.5 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (2929 reviews) | 8.2 (364 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (671 reviews) | 8.6 (122 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (420 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (3077 reviews) | 7.8 (405 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Windows 8

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Deepin

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Windows 11

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Citrix DaaS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Unified Workspaces

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Login Options 

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Password Saver** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Productivity

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Client** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Split Screen** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Assistant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 

#### Customization 

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Workspaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Application Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | 9.1/10 | 71 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (63 reviews) | 
| **Application Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (63 reviews) | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 
| **Image Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (61 reviews) | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (56 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (62 reviews) | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (57 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (58 reviews) | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (61 reviews) | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 8** | 8.2/10 | 56 |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | 8.8/10 | 746 |
| **Citrix DaaS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | 8.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (553 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | 8.1 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (524 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | 8.5 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (488 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | 7.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (518 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | 8.6/10 | 79 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 
| **Backend Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (59 reviews) | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (57 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (59 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 
| **OS Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (57 reviews) | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Windows 8** | N/A | N/A |
| **Deepin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windows 11** | N/A | N/A |
| **Citrix DaaS** | 8.6/10 | 34 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (31 reviews) | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Security

| Feature | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Windows 8 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to Deepin (1):** [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi)

**Unique to Windows 11 (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to Citrix DaaS (4):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi), [Unified Workspaces Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/unified-workspaces)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Windows 8 | Deepin | Windows 11 | Citrix DaaS | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 45.6% | 73.3% | 37.7% | 12.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.4% | 26.7% | 32.5% | 29.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.9% | 0% | 29.8% | 57.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Windows 8

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 13.9%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 41.3%

#### Deepin

- **Computer Software:** 33.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.7%
- **Sports:** 6.7%
- **Retail:** 6.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.7%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.7%
- **Human Resources:** 6.7%
- **Government Relations:** 6.7%

#### Windows 11

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5%
- **Computer Software:** 13.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 43.0%

#### Citrix DaaS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.4%
- **Financial Services:** 6.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Computer Software:** 3.5%
- **Insurance:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 44.4%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Windows 8

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (348 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews)
- [Apple OS X Mountain Lion](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-mountain-lion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Lubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/lubuntu/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (213 reviews)

### Alternatives to Deepin

- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-desktop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Workspace ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/workspace-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [Neverinstall](https://www.g2.com/products/neverinstall-neverinstall/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Cameyo](https://www.g2.com/products/cameyo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [XTIUM Desktop as a Service](https://www.g2.com/products/xtium-desktop-as-a-service/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (31 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windows 11

- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2393 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (213 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (726 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1273 reviews)
- [Zorin](https://www.g2.com/products/zorin/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Pop!_OS](https://www.g2.com/products/pop-_os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Apple iOS](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-ios/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1569 reviews)
- [Kubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/kubuntu-devs-kubuntu/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Debian](https://www.g2.com/products/debian/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (222 reviews)

### Alternatives to Citrix DaaS

- [Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/inuvika-ovd-enterprise/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (247 reviews)
- [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1095 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3971 reviews)
- [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (386 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Windows 8

- Title: [Is Windows 8 a good operating system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-windows-8-a-good-operating-system) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [Many are curious about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to the previous Windows, namely Windows 7. Here is more information about the advantages of Windows 8 compared to Windows 7 that has been summarized.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/tak-sedikit-yang-penasaran-dengan-kelebihan-windows-8-jika-dibandingkan-dengan-windows-sebelumnya-yakni-windows-7-berikut-ini-lebih-lanjut-informasi-mengenai-kelebihan-windows-8-dibanding-windows-7-yang-telah-dirangkum) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Because Windows 8 is the best."
- Title: [Windows 8 recommended software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/windows-8-recommended-software) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "I recommend it 100%"
- Title: [What is Windows 8 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Windows 8 is an operating systems used on computers. we can use this for office use  / personal use. Depend on our requirement we can select the versions of..."
- Title: [What is Windows 8.1 and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-8-1-and-its-features) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Best windows i using all time for working
"

### Deepin

- Title: [Is Deepin better than Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-deepin-better-than-windows) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Deepin good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deepin-good-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I love its fantastic Desktop Enviromnent, it is clear, modern, minimalistic.I would say Deepin is more user friendly that Ubuntu with a much more modern UI"

### Windows 11

- Title: [What is Windows 10 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-windows-10-used-for) — 8 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's meant to make your digital lifestyle simpler. For example, you don't need to memorize everything; you can just input it into the computer, and it will..."
- Title: [What are the main features of Windows 10?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-windows-10) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Cortana Integration
New Start Menu
New Microsoft Edge browser 
Improve UI and multitasking 
Control panel settings 
"
- Title: [What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-bitlocker-used-for) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to  recover"
- Title: [How to install windows using a flash how to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-install-windows-using-a-flash-how-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Web Development Services
https://aquatecinnovative.com/
Shopify Development Services
https://aquatecinnovative.com/shopify-development-services/
PHP..."
- Title: [Performance](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15624-performance) — 5 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Before changing the PC's configuration, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the slowdown of the system is not caused by a virus or trojan. Run..."

### Citrix DaaS

- Title: [How do I install Citrix virtual apps and desktops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-install-citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Component prerequisites are installed automatically See the Citrix StoreFront and the Citrix License Server documentation for their supported platforms and..."
- Title: [What is Citrix virtual apps and desktops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-citrix-virtual-apps-and-desktops) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Citrix Virtual Apps is application virtualization software that delivers centrally-hosted Windows applications to local devices without the necessity of..."
- Title: [What is a virtual desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-virtual-desktop-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To access the clients system and network and other client applications remotely on your desktop sitting at home"
- Title: [Whether Citrix will bring offerings similar to AVD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/whether-citrix-will-bring-offerings-similar-to-avd) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Are they even thinking that way? doubt that.... they are currently going through the acquisition and mostly going to take a stand for public cloud with all..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/windows-8-vs-deepin-vs-windows-11-vs-citrix-citrix-daas)