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Inara Systems Desktop
Grantham, United Kingdom
What it is
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 the provider says users can connect over the internet from internet-enabled devices. 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 configure applications and desktop preferences for their business. 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, while the FAQ also names Linux support. Remote and on-site training and a UK service desk are listed. Plans are billed per user per month: Bronze is £29.99 a month, Silver £34.99 a month, Gold £39.99 a month and Platinum £49.99 a month.
For and against
For
- Hosts business applications and data in UK data centres
- Customers can configure applications and desktop preferences
- Optional MS Office and Exchange Email
- Daily server snapshots and high-availability replication
- Remote and on-site training are listed
Against
- No free plan
- Plans are billed per user per month
- Granular Backup is optional
The verdict
Inara Systems Desktop combines hosted business applications with remote access and configurable desktops. Consider which plan and optional services fit your requirements; listed monthly per-user prices range from £29.99 to £49.99.
Who it suits
It suits businesses seeking remote access to hosted business applications, particularly in accountancy, legal, recruitment or manufacturing. The provider says about 80% of its users work in professional services.
Plans and prices
Bronze
Dedicated Server · 1
Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Silver
Shared Server · Secure SSL · Dual HD Screen · 1
Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Gold
Shared Server · Teams & Zoom Compatible · High Performance · 5
Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
Platinum
Dedicated Server · Triple Screen HD · Dedicated GPU · 4K Resolution
Read 4 Oct 2026 · inarasystems.co.uk
On the record
- Company background
- Inara Systems says it was conceived by two IT directors seeking outsourced IT solutions for their companies and aims to provide cost-effective solutions to businesses of every size.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Customization
- The provider says customers can install and configure applications, set desktop preferences and tailor the environment to their business requirements.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hosted applications
- Listed hosted applications include Digita, IRIS, BTC Solution Suite, Moneysoft Payroll Manager, Sage, Intuit QuickBooks, Virtual Cabinet and DocuSoft.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended customers
- The provider highlights accountancy, legal, recruitment and manufacturing sectors, and says about 80% of its users work in professional services.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Optional services
- The hosted desktop can include MS Office and Exchange Email as optional additions.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Inara Desktop is a virtual desktop service that runs email, applications, business data and office packages in the provider’s UK data centres for remote access.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- The provider says users can access their data and applications from anywhere with an internet connection using virtually any internet-enabled device.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Resilience
- The service is described as using high-availability, load-balanced replication and daily server snapshots; Inara Granular Backup is optional.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The provider says data is stored in secure UK data centres and protected with SSL encryption of the kind used for online banking and secure payments.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support and onboarding
- The provider says it can provide remote and on-site staff training and lists a UK service desk for immediate support at 01476 851175.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported client platforms
- Workspace downloads are listed for macOS 10.11 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, Android, and iOS 11 or newer; the FAQ also says the service supports Windows, macOS and Linux.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
- Technology
- The service runs on the Citrix platform and is hosted in the Inara Cloud.inarasystems.co.uk · read 4 Oct 2026
