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At a Glance
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Star Rating
(104)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Star Rating
(29)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $35.00 1 users/seats Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.7, while Amazon WorkSpaces falls short with a score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that DaaS provides prompt and effective assistance, making it a reliable partner for businesses.
  • Reviewers say that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) offers superior Ease of Use, scoring 9.0 compared to Amazon WorkSpaces' 8.6. Users appreciate the intuitive interface and straightforward navigation of DaaS, which enhances productivity.
  • G2 users highlight that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has a higher score in User Provisioning at 9.0, while Amazon WorkSpaces scores 8.6. Users mention that DaaS simplifies the onboarding process, making it easier to manage new users effectively.
  • Users on G2 report that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) shines in Multi-Factor Authentication with a score of 9.1, compared to Amazon WorkSpaces' 8.3. Reviewers mention that DaaS provides a robust security framework that enhances user trust and data protection.
  • Reviewers mention that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has a more favorable score in Administration Ease, with a score of 9.1, while Amazon WorkSpaces scores 8.3. Users appreciate the streamlined administration console of DaaS, which simplifies management tasks.
  • Users say that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) outperforms Amazon WorkSpaces in Desktop Virtualization, scoring 8.5 versus 8.3. Reviewers highlight that DaaS provides a more seamless experience for virtual desktop environments, enhancing user satisfaction.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon WorkSpaces
No pricing available
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Managed DaaS
Starting at $35.00
1 users/seats Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Free Trial
Amazon WorkSpaces
No trial information available
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
77
9.3
21
Ease of Use
8.6
78
9.0
21
Ease of Setup
8.6
29
8.9
9
Ease of Admin
8.3
26
9.1
9
Quality of Support
8.0
62
9.7
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
25
9.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
67
8.4
22
Features by Category
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Authentication Options
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Administration
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
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Authentication type
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Functionality
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Implementation
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Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
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Administration
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Monitoring and Management
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Organization
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Service Management
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
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Solution Provision
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Management
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
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Functionality
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Type
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Reporting
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
145
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Desktop Management
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Support
8.3
14
Not enough data
Security
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
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8.6
16
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Usability & Access
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Security Measures
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Storage
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Mobile Device Management (MDM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
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Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
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Operating System
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Management
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Security
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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.3
94
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Management
7.5
14
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Amazon WorkSpaces and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) are categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.7%
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Computer Software
7.7%
Management Consulting
5.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Other
59.3%
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Higher Education
7.1%
Education Management
7.1%
Accounting
7.1%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Other
57.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eric G.
EG
Eric G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I like that the links allow for other users to modify information but retain the original as well.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet

There is no friendly way to check the email over an app on my phone. I have to log in on browser and is annoying. Also, is not mobile friendly. I haven't tried but it looks like there are no integrations to send mass email (like YAMM for gmail). It will not...

Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

VDI allows the ability to auto-provision a desktop with predefined requirements to be stood up on demand, and go away preventing the need to have tons of office space and or devices. It is very flexible.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Melissa M.
MM
Melissa M.
Verified User in Education Management

The product disconnects regularly. Not sure if the platform can be stablized to support enough users and users accessing the VDI remotely. Very difficult to troubleshoot if it is a users home network or the business network causing the repeated disconnects....

Alternatives
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces Alternatives
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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Alternatives
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Discussions
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces Discussions
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Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Discussions
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