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Compare Amazon WorkSpaces and Horizon Cloud 
- Users report that Amazon WorkSpaces excels in Desktop Provisioning with a score of 9.0, allowing for quick and efficient setup of virtual desktops, while Horizon Cloud's provisioning capabilities are noted to be less streamlined.
- Reviewers mention that Horizon Cloud shines in Application Virtualization with a score of 8.6, providing a robust environment for running applications, whereas Amazon WorkSpaces has a slightly lower score of 8.5 in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Amazon WorkSpaces offers superior Security features, particularly in Encryption (9.2) and Two-Factor Authentication (9.1), which are critical for enterprise-level security, while Horizon Cloud's security features, although strong, do not match this level of user confidence.
- Users on G2 report that Horizon Cloud has a better Quality of Support with a score of 8.7, indicating that users feel more supported and satisfied with the assistance they receive compared to Amazon WorkSpaces, which scored 8.0.
- Reviewers say that both products have similar scores in Ease of Use (8.6), but users mention that Amazon WorkSpaces has a more intuitive interface, making it easier for new users to adapt quickly.
- Users report that Amazon WorkSpaces has a more favorable Product Direction score of 8.3, suggesting a positive outlook for future updates and features, while Horizon Cloud's score of 6.8 raises concerns about its long-term development trajectory.
Instead of creating several virtual machines and managing all the technical stuffs, Amazon helps to manage all of it by providing Workspaces. For example, if there is a need to operate a separate WIndows 10 OS and you do not have enough resources,...
NOt always easy to implement. Interface esssentially non functional in android
As far as virtual desktops go, this is far and away the best combination of rich features while simultaneously being user friendly and easy to learn. Although I am not involved in the finance side of it, I know it was super affordable option as well.
I have had several issues in the past logging on or timing out.
Instead of creating several virtual machines and managing all the technical stuffs, Amazon helps to manage all of it by providing Workspaces. For example, if there is a need to operate a separate WIndows 10 OS and you do not have enough resources,...
As far as virtual desktops go, this is far and away the best combination of rich features while simultaneously being user friendly and easy to learn. Although I am not involved in the finance side of it, I know it was super affordable option as well.
NOt always easy to implement. Interface esssentially non functional in android
I have had several issues in the past logging on or timing out.
