Is anyone still using Remote Desktop Gateway on Server 2025?

It's still being used, but performance is worth testing before you commit. One reported RDS deployment on Server 2025 ran much slower than its Server 2022 setup. That doesn't establish that the gateway itself was the cause, but it does make a pilot with your own workloads worthwhile.

If the workloads can move to the cloud, RemoteApp and Azure Virtual Desktop are options to evaluate. A point-to-site VPN can also give workstations a path to remote resources without using an RD Gateway.

Those aren't necessarily a drop-in replacement for an all-on-premises requirement, though. The choice depends on where the applications need to run and how users will connect.

For a broader remote desktop platform, look at Citrix, Parallels, or Omnissa Horizon. Horizon was mentioned as an option for environments with legacy applications, though cost may be a drawback. They are worth comparing against the simpler gateway setup, not assuming they're automatically a better fit.

If you want to keep RDS but change the access layer, Citrix NetScaler can be used as a reverse proxy and authentication gateway. TruGrid SecureRDP is another product to investigate as an alternative to an RDS gateway.

I'd compare the licensing and operational requirements with a standard RD Gateway before choosing either one.