Amazon WorkSpaces
8.2#1 in cloud pc servicesFrom $3.25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Hydra
7.5#5 in virtual desktop infrastructure softwareFrom $1 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Amazon WorkSpaces | Hydra |
|---|---|---|
| API limitation | Some console operations, including troubleshooting and personalization functions, are not public APIs and are unavailable through SDKs. | The REST API requires a self-defined URL-encoded secret of at least 32 characters and an application-service restart after changes. |
| Company facts | LinkedIn lists Amazon Web Services as founded in 2006, headquartered in Seattle, and employing more than 10,001 people. | LinkedIn lists Login VSI as privately held, founded in 2012, headquartered in Boston, with 51–200 employees. |
| Public API | The WorkSpaces API reference documents service actions, data types, parameters and errors, and resources can also be managed through the console, AWS CLI and SDKs. | Hydra exposes a limited REST API for session-host, script and image management, authenticated with a shared key stored in Azure Key Vault. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 110 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 3 reviews. |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.3 out of 5 from 523 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 47 reviews for Login Enterprise, the maker's other listed product. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews. |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.7 out of 10 from 39 reviews and ratings | 8.2 out of 10 from 2 reviews for Login Enterprise, the maker's other listed product. |
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
Hydra plans
- Hydra Community EditionFree
- Hydra for Windows 365$1 a month
- Hydra for AVD$5 a month
- Hydra Annual Enterprise Plan—
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 Hydra if…
Hydra is intended for enterprise IT teams and managed service providers managing Microsoft virtual desktop environments. It may suit teams that need AVD autoscaling or Windows 365 lifecycle management.