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Compare Azure Virtual Desktop and Kasm Workspaces 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Azure Virtual Desktop
Star Rating
(27)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(45)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kasm Workspaces excels in Application Virtualization with a perfect score of 10.0, while Azure Virtual Desktop scores lower at 8.9, indicating that Kasm provides a more seamless experience for running applications in a virtual environment.
- Reviewers mention that Kasm Workspaces has superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.5 compared to Azure's 8.5, suggesting that users find Kasm's support team more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
- G2 users highlight Kasm's Ease of Use with a score of 9.5, which is significantly higher than Azure's 8.3, indicating that Kasm is more user-friendly and easier to navigate for everyday tasks.
- Users on G2 report that Kasm Workspaces shines in Desktop Provisioning with a score of 9.2, while Azure Virtual Desktop's score of 8.3 suggests that Kasm offers a more efficient setup process for deploying virtual desktops.
- Reviewers say that Kasm's Product Direction is viewed positively at 9.5, whereas Azure's score of 6.7 indicates concerns about its future development and feature enhancements, making Kasm a more attractive option for long-term investment.
- Users report that Kasm Workspaces provides better Cross-Platform Access with a score of 9.4, allowing for a more versatile experience across different devices compared to Azure's performance in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Virtual Desktop
No pricing availableKasm Workspaces
Server - Community Edition
Free
Free for trials, personal and non-profit use. Limited to 5 concurrent sessions.
- All Features in Enterprise Edition
- *Trial, Non-Profit, Personal Use
- Excludes Custom Branding
Free Trial
Azure Virtual Desktop
No trial information availableKasm Workspaces
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
23
9.1
27
Ease of Use
8.3
23
9.4
27
Ease of Setup
9.2
6
9.3
20
Ease of Admin
9.2
6
9.1
19
Quality of Support
8.5
21
9.4
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
6
9.7
16
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
21
9.5
24
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
10.0
7
Desktop Management
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Support
Not enough data
9.0
5
Security
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Accessibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
19
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Management
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
7
Platform
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Security
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
6.9
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Virtual Desktop and Kasm Workspaces are categorized as Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Unique Categories
Azure Virtual Desktop has no unique categories
Kasm Workspaces is categorized as Browser Isolation, Remote Desktop, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Virtual IT Labs
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Virtual Desktop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kasm Workspaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Education Management
16.0%
Insurance
8.0%
Consulting
4.0%
Oil & Energy
4.0%
Other
52.0%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Computer & Network Security
8.9%
Oil & Energy
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.4%
Internet
4.4%
Other
44.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Virtual Desktop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vedavikas M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
We use Azure Virtual Desktops for VDIs for employees who work remotely and who work from other vendors as contractors. Instead of providing them with a laptop, we assign VDIs for working in client environment and with client network. It reduces cost of...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ashley M.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
There is certainly a lag to this client. I prefer Amazon Workspaces for the customer support and reliability. Honestly, I could not get past the lag. Unlike Amazon Workspaces, which is all encompassing, I don't like a lot of other programs like Azure that...
Kasm Workspaces
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I love the solution is based around docker containers and as such is something a DevOps team can work quickly with.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ibere R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
In my version that is free I can use just two sessions. (But it's ok for a free version)
Vedavikas M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
We use Azure Virtual Desktops for VDIs for employees who work remotely and who work from other vendors as contractors. Instead of providing them with a laptop, we assign VDIs for working in client environment and with client network. It reduces cost of...
David F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I love the solution is based around docker containers and as such is something a DevOps team can work quickly with.
Ashley M.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion
There is certainly a lag to this client. I prefer Amazon Workspaces for the customer support and reliability. Honestly, I could not get past the lag. Unlike Amazon Workspaces, which is all encompassing, I don't like a lot of other programs like Azure that...
Ibere R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
In my version that is free I can use just two sessions. (But it's ok for a free version)
Discussions
How do I open?
1 comment
AS
You can access via RDCRead more
What are the key features of most virtual desktops?
1 comment
HT
I think that Windows Virtual Desktop is in vogue.Read more
Azure Virtual Desktop has no more discussions with answers
What is Kasm Workspaces used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Kasm Workspaces
Kasm Workspaces is a software platform designed to deliver containerized browser, desktop, and application environments for secure and efficient remote...Read more
Kasm Workspaces has no more discussions with answers
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