G2 Vendor Directory

Apple Remote Desktop vs. Citrix Gateway

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApple Remote Desktop

by Apple

Citrix Gateway

by Citrix

Overall rating4.34.0
Review count5374
Ease of use8.88.7
Ease of setup8.48.1
Quality of support8.37.9
Meets requirements8.68.8
NPS45.28301929.411765
Small Business35.8%6.8%
Mid-Market30.2%37.8%
Enterprise34.0%55.4%
Total page views129214
Total LLM citations1,214303

Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is a comprehensive remote management software developed by Apple Inc., designed to facilitate the administration of Mac computers over a network. First introduced in 2002, ARD enables system administrators and educators to efficiently control, monitor, and manage multiple Mac systems from a central location. This tool is particularly beneficial in environments such as educational institutions and businesses, where managing numerous devices is essential.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • File Transfer

Citrix Gateway

Citrix Gateway is a customer-managed solution that can be deployed on premises or on any public cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Pros

  • Security Focus
  • Easy to Access