Amazon WorkSpaces vs Hinode

Amazon WorkSpaces plans

• WorkSpaces free tierFree
• Standby WorkSpace$3.25 a month
• WorkSpaces applications — Windows single-session user fee$4.19 a month
• WorkSpaces secure browser — standard.regular (US East/Northern Virginia)$7 a month
• Ubuntu Power hourly$7.25 a month
• WorkSpaces Personal AutoStop — Ubuntu Linux Power example (US West/Oregon)$7.25 a month

Hinode plans

• Workspace$0.30 a month
• Machine · 24 GB$1.75 a month
• Machine · 48 GB$3.30 a month
• Machine · 96 GB$8.05 a month

Pick Amazon WorkSpaces if…

WorkSpaces suits remote and hybrid users who need managed cloud desktops or applications. Its persistent desktop and storage options may suit users who need files and settings retained between sessions.

Pick Hinode if…

Hinode may suit people running AI image generation, model training, video models, or batch jobs who want persistent files and attachable GPU machines. It also offers access through desktop apps and selected desktop browsers.