18.6
Kasm Workspaces is a secure workspace platform for delivering virtual desktops, isolated browsing, and streamed applications.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Desk as a Service Software in 2026
With Desk as a Service, a hosted desktop runs remotely and is reached through compatible clients rather than a computer's local resources. The services here advertise connections through web browsers or Windows, Android, macOS, iOS and Linux clients. Use the chart to compare free availability, entry-level paid pricing, deployment approach, desktop persistence, desktop OS, client choices, identity integrations and…
28.2
Amazon WorkSpaces delivers managed cloud desktops and applications for remote and hybrid users.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
37.3
Inuvika OVD Enterprise delivers Windows and Linux applications and virtual desktops to devices or HTML5 web browsers.
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service
Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service provides managed, hosted virtual desktops for businesses and remote teams.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.2From $352.19 a month - 5
V2 Cloud
V2 Cloud provides dedicated Windows 10 or 11 Pro virtual desktops hosted in the cloud for access from users’ devices.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.2From $35 a month - 6
Shells
Shells provides a cloud virtual desktop that can be accessed from devices including phones and tablets.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.0From $14.95 a month - 7
US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service
US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service provides cloud-hosted virtual desktops using Inuvika OVD Enterprise.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.8 - 8
Cloudalize Cloud Workstation
Cloudalize Cloud Workstation is a managed Desktop-as-a-Service that provides an internet-accessible Windows computer with GPU acceleration for…
AndroidiOSWebmacOS6.2 - 9
Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform
Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform manages and delivers virtual desktops, applications, and web applications for enterprise users.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.2 - 10
Parallels DaaS
Parallels DaaS is a paid desktop-as-a-service product that delivers Microsoft Windows desktops through a public cloud.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS6.1From $9 a month - 11
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop is a paid virtual desktop service with Windows as its desktop operating system.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS5.9 - 12
Windows 365
AndroidiOSWebmacOS5.8 - 13
Citrix DaaS
AndroidiOSWebLinux5.5 - 14
Omnissa Horizon
AndroidiOSWebLinux5.5 - 15
Alibaba Cloud Elastic Desktop Service
AndroidiOSWebmacOS5.3 - 16
LISTEQ Cloud Desktop
AndroidiOSWebLinux5.3 - 174.9
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myDesk
Web4.6
Choosing well
Check Android access
Android support varies by service. Azure Virtual Desktop, Cloudalize Cloud Workstation and LISTEQ Cloud Desktop list Android access; other entries name web or other clients.
Check whether the Android client is available for your phone and whether the web client is a better fit for your work.
Compare plans and trials
Amazon WorkSpaces and Kasm Workspaces are among the entries with a free plan. Kasm Workspaces lists paid plans from $10 per user, while Amazon WorkSpaces lists plans from $25 per month.
Trial terms differ: Ace Cloud Hosting shows seven days, whereas Alibaba Cloud Elastic Desktop Service and Nutanix Frame show 30 days.
Review deployment details
Compare the deployment model shown for a service before choosing it. This affects how the hosted desktop is provided and managed, so match it to your organisation's requirements.
Check persistence and limits
Desktop persistence and session duration limits are separate comparison fields. Check whether your work is retained from one session to the next and the maximum length of a connection.
Match clients and sign-in
Review the listed access clients, desktop operating systems and identity integrations. A web-only option such as IBM Cloud Virtual Desktop or myDesk may suit browser access, while LISTEQ Cloud Desktop lists a wider client set.
Questions people ask
Do these services have Android apps?
The list names Android access for Azure Virtual Desktop, Cloudalize Cloud Workstation and LISTEQ Cloud Desktop. Other services may list web or different clients, so check the product entry.
Can I use a free plan?
A free plan appears for Amazon WorkSpaces and Kasm Workspaces. The other entries shown here list paid plans or do not list a free plan.
Which services offer trials?
Ace Cloud Hosting shows a seven-day trial, while Alibaba Cloud Elastic Desktop Service and Nutanix Frame show 30-day trials.
Are open-source options available?
Some items in this category provide open-source code. Check the individual product details and licence before choosing a service.
What platforms are supported?
Across the category, listed platforms are web, Windows, Android, macOS, iOS and Linux. Support differs by service.