Amazon WorkSpaces vs IBM Cloud Virtual Desktop

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

IBM Cloud Virtual Desktop plans

No prices published.

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 IBM Cloud Virtual Desktop if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.