Turn any PC or thin client into a managed, zero-trust virtual desktop endpoint
Stratodesk NoTouch OS is the thin client software that runs on any x86 hardware — including the aging PCs already sitting on your users' desks. Instead of buying new thin client hardware, Stratodesk converts existing equipment into locked-down, centrally managed VDI endpoints in minutes. For organizations that want the security and manageability of a thin client without the capital expense of hardware replacement, NoTouch is the most cost-effective path to a managed endpoint estate.
Stratodesk NoTouch is a Linux-based thin client operating system designed to run on any x86 hardware — from dedicated thin client appliances to repurposed PCs — and transform them into centrally managed, zero-touch virtual desktop endpoints. NoTouch Central provides a web-based management console for mass deployment, configuration, and software updates across thousands of endpoints. Stratodesk supports all major VDI protocols: Citrix HDX, VMware Blast/PCoIP, Microsoft AVD/RDP, and Amazon WorkSpaces. IGEL acquired Stratodesk in 2023, creating the world's largest managed Linux endpoint software platform.
Deployment model: Software OS on bare metal (x86 hardware, thin clients, or repurposed PCs). Pricing model: Per device perpetual license with annual maintenance. Typical price range: $25–$50/device/year; volume discounts available at 100+ devices. Pricing is negotiable at volume — Compare Select benchmarks quotes against real transacted deals before you sign.
Runs on virtually any x86 hardware — Dell, HP, Lenovo, IGEL, and repurposed PCs — creating a thin client experience without new hardware investment.
Web-based console for centrally managing thousands of NoTouch endpoints — software updates, configuration policies, remote reboot, and asset inventory from one dashboard.
PXE boot and USB-based provisioning deploys NoTouch OS to new endpoints without IT touching each device — automated rollout for large endpoint refresh projects.
Native clients for Citrix HDX, VMware Blast and PCoIP, Microsoft RDP/AVD, Amazon WorkSpaces, and web-based applications — all from a single unified OS.
Read-only OS with no local data storage, no USB mass storage, and no internet browsing outside of VDI sessions — inherently secure endpoint for regulated environments.
Following IGEL's acquisition of Stratodesk, NoTouch OS benefits from IGEL's UMS management platform and Cosmos cloud management ecosystem.
| Alternative | How it compares |
|---|---|
| IGEL OS | Both run Linux-based managed endpoint OS; IGEL has more enterprise features; Stratodesk has broader hardware compatibility |
| Dell Wyse ThinOS | Stratodesk is hardware-agnostic; Wyse ThinOS is optimized for Dell Wyse hardware |
| HP ThinPro | Stratodesk runs on any x86 device; HP ThinPro is primarily for HP thin client hardware |
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