Inara Systems Desktop is a virtual desktop service that hosts email, applications, business data, and office packages in UK data centres for remote access. It runs on the Citrix platform in the Inara Cloud, and users can connect over the internet from supported devices. Listed hosted applications include Digita, IRIS, BTC Solution Suite, Moneysoft Payroll Manager, Sage, Intuit QuickBooks, Virtual Cabinet, and DocuSoft; MS Office and Exchange Email are optional additions. Customers can install and configure applications and set desktop preferences to fit their business requirements. The provider describes secure UK data storage with SSL encryption, high-availability load-balanced replication, and daily server snapshots. Granular Backup is optional. Workspace downloads are listed for macOS 10.11 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, Android, and iOS 11 or newer; the FAQ also names Linux support. Remote and on-site staff training and a UK service desk are available. Per-user monthly plans start with Bronze at 29.99 GBP per month, followed by Silver at 34.99 GBP per month, Gold at 39.99 GBP per month, and Platinum at 49.99 GBP per month.
Who it is for
Inara Systems Desktop is aimed at businesses that need hosted applications and data available remotely. The provider highlights accountancy, legal, recruitment, and manufacturing sectors, with about 80% of its users in professional services.
What is good
- Hosts business data and applications in UK data centres
- Customers can configure applications and desktop preferences
- Daily server snapshots are described
- Remote and on-site staff training is available
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Plans are billed per user per month
- Granular Backup is optional
Verdict
Inara Systems Desktop combines hosted applications with remote access and configurable desktop environments. Its monthly plans are priced per user, and backup beyond daily server snapshots is optional.
Inara Systems Desktop plans and pricing
All plansCompared on desktop as a service software
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment model
- public cloud
- Desktop operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
