Inara Systems Desktop review
A UK-hosted Citrix desktop service with four paid tiers and optional backup.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Inara Systems Desktop is a hosted remote desktop service running on the Citrix platform, aimed at businesses that need employees to access business applications, email, data and office packages over the internet. The vendor particularly positions it for accountancy, legal, recruitment and manufacturing firms, and says it supports remote work across multiple offices. Customer access apps are listed for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, making it relevant to organizations whose staff connect from different types of devices. It is a paid service with no free plan, and its UK data centres may suit businesses seeking UK-hosted desktops.
According to the vendor’s pricing page, four per-user monthly plans are available: Bronze at £29.99 with a dedicated server; Silver at £34.99 with a shared server and Secure SSL; Gold at £39.99 with a shared server, dual HD screen and Teams and Zoom compatibility; and Platinum at £49.99 with a dedicated server, high performance, triple screen HD, a dedicated GPU, 4K resolution and custom apps. These tiers make the choice partly about server allocation and display or performance needs. Some feature text is not clearly associated with a specific tier, so buyers should clarify which plan includes the capabilities they require before choosing.
The service combines daily server snapshots with optional granular backup, desktop and application customization, and remote or on-site user training. Teams and Zoom compatibility is specifically named for Gold, while phone is the listed support channel. These features make Inara a focused option for businesses seeking managed, customizable Citrix desktops rather than a free or self-directed desktop service. It may fit small and mid-market organizations with UK operations that value hosted applications and a choice of shared or dedicated servers. Businesses that need a clear, broad support-channel choice or cannot justify a per-user monthly fee should compare alternatives.
Inara Systems Desktop pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Hosts business apps, email, data and office packages in UK data centres
- Daily server snapshots and optional granular backup
- Desktop customization, user training, and Teams and Zoom compatibility
- Where it doesn't
- Plans start at £29.99 per user monthly, with no free plan
- Plan distinctions may require clarification, especially shared versus dedicated servers
- Support is listed by phone, with no other support channel specified
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