Citrix & VDI · Citrix UniconOS (formerly eLux)
Citrix UniconOS is a lightweight, read-only Linux endpoint OS built for Citrix. Repurpose the hardware you already own, lock down every endpoint and manage the whole fleet from one console. It's included in your Citrix UHMC and Citrix Platform License.
Citrix UniconOS, formerly Unicon eLux, is a secure, read-only Linux operating system for thin clients and repurposed PCs that boots users straight into Citrix apps and desktops. It's managed with Citrix UniconOS Management, formerly Unicon Scout, and it runs on almost any x86 device, from HP, Dell and Lenovo hardware to older PCs.
Because it's a first-party Citrix product, you get one vendor, one contract and one support call for both your virtual desktops and your endpoints, with day-zero support for new Citrix releases.
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A secure, simple and cost-effective endpoint for every Citrix user.
Runs on almost any x86 device, so you can convert existing PCs and laptops instead of buying new thin clients.
A locked-down Linux OS that's immune to Windows malware and blocks unauthorized software installs.
Users start directly in Citrix Workspace, a published app or a virtual desktop, with no local data stored.
Configure, update and monitor your whole fleet from Citrix UniconOS Management, formerly Scout.
Works with Citrix SecurAccess with Chrome Enterprise and Citrix Device Posture for a secure entry point to every app.
Part of Citrix UHMC and the Citrix Platform License, so there's no separate per-device OS subscription.
| Feature | IGEL OS | Dell Wyse ThinOS | Citrix UniconOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor relationship | Third party, with separate licensing and support | Hardware vendor; OS is secondary | First-party Citrix: one contract, one support call |
| Hardware | Hardware agnostic | Dell hardware only | Hardware agnostic x86 |
| Licensing | Separate recurring per-device subscription | Tied to Dell hardware | Included in Citrix UHMC and the Platform License |
| Citrix integration | Supports many VDI platforms | Good for Dell-only fleets | Native, with day-zero Citrix release support |
| Best for | Mixed Citrix, VMware and AVD estates | Dell-only shops | Citrix-centric organizations |
Based on Altanora's comparison of publicly available product information.
From a pilot group to your whole fleet.
We identify which PCs and thin clients can move to UniconOS, often using persona analysis with Citrix Experience Insights.
We build your UniconOS images and policies and roll out in waves. Projects may qualify for Citrix Funded Pro Services.
We run UniconOS Management and keep endpoints updated as part of Citrix Managed Services.
Citrix UniconOS, formerly Unicon eLux, is a secure, read-only Linux endpoint operating system that boots thin clients and repurposed PCs straight into Citrix apps and desktops. It's managed with Citrix UniconOS Management, formerly Unicon Scout.
Yes. Citrix UniconOS is part of Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud (UHMC) and the Citrix Platform License, so there's no separate per-device subscription.
Yes. UniconOS is hardware agnostic and runs on almost any x86 device, which lets you convert existing PCs and laptops into thin clients and extend their life by 3 to 5 years.
Both are hardware-agnostic, read-only Linux endpoint operating systems. IGEL is a third-party product with its own per-device subscription, while UniconOS is a first-party Citrix product included in your Citrix licensing, with one vendor and one support contract.
Citrix renamed them. Unicon eLux is now Citrix UniconOS and Unicon Scout is now Citrix UniconOS Management. Functionality, licensing and support are unchanged.
A free UniconOS assessment shows which devices can move to UniconOS and what you'll save on hardware and licensing.
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