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One of the major selling points of Citrix throughout its history has been its support for "any device, any connection, anywhere". The piece of software that makes this possible is called Citrix Receiver: it is the lightweight client you install on a device to access remote Citrix resources. Receiver ships by default on Windows and Mac, and is also available for the vast majority of other platforms.

There are more than 150 to 170 different Receiver editions, supporting an estimated 1.5 billion devices worldwide. In practice, finding a device that does not have a Citrix Receiver build available is very rare. Receivers exist for every Windows version, Mac, Linux, Unix, Chrome OS, Chromebook, HTML5, Android and iOS.

Why Receiver matters

  • Provides a consistent user experience across radically different devices.
  • Supports endpoints that RDP cannot reasonably reach, such as smartphones or Chromebooks.
  • Lets organizations that have already invested in Remote Desktop Session hosts add Citrix and instantly broaden their device support story.
  • HTML5 fallback means even a plain browser can access published apps when no native client is installed.

Many organizations would like to use RDP alone, but as soon as they need to support Android tablets, iPads or other non-Windows endpoints, Microsoft's native Remote Desktop client coverage becomes too limited. Citrix Receiver is therefore one of the strongest differentiators of the platform. In the next video we will move on to the changes in the XenDesktop and XenApp architecture.

Summary

Citrix is a remote access software that has historically prioritized supporting any device for users to access corporate resources remotely. The platform supports over 150–170 different device editions and 1.5 billion devices, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, Chromebook, HTML5, and Android. This universal device compatibility is a key differentiator for Citrix compared to alternatives like RDP, which have more limited multi-device support.

Key points

  • Citrix enables remote access to resources from virtually any device
  • Supports 1.5 billion devices and over 150–170 different editions
  • Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, Chromebook, HTML5, and Android
  • Major differentiator compared to RDP, which has limited device support
  • Core advantage: seamless multi-device connectivity for enterprise environments

FAQ

What devices does Citrix support?

Citrix supports a wide range of devices including Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, Chromebook, HTML5 browsers, and Android. The platform claims support for 1.5 billion devices and over 150–170 different editions globally.

How does Citrix compare to RDP in terms of device support?

While RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) works on multiple platforms, Citrix offers superior multi-device support and is considered more robust for enterprise environments where users need to access resources from diverse devices.

Why is multi-device support important for remote access?

Multi-device support is crucial because modern organizations have users accessing resources from various devices (computers, tablets, smartphones). Citrix's universal compatibility ensures employees can work seamlessly from any device without compatibility issues.