Amazon WorkSpaces
8.2#1 in cloud pc servicesFrom $3.25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Kasm Workspaces
8.6#1 in virtual desktop infrastructure softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Amazon WorkSpaces | Kasm Workspaces |
|---|---|---|
| Company facts | LinkedIn lists Amazon Web Services as founded in 2006, headquartered in Seattle, and employing more than 10,001 people. | LinkedIn lists Kasm Technologies as privately held, founded in 2017, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with 51–200 employees. |
| Compliance | AWS lists WorkSpaces within compliance programs including SOC, PCI, FedRAMP and HIPAA, with audit reports available through AWS Artifact. | Kasm states it has achieved SOC 2 Type II and CMMC Level 2 certifications. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 110 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 49 reviews |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.3 out of 5 from 523 ratings | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.7 out of 10 from 39 reviews and ratings | 8.2 out of 10 from 4 reviews |
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
Kasm Workspaces plans
- CommunityFree
- Community EditionFree
- Starter$10 a month
- Starter — Named UserPriced on request
- Starter — Concurrent SessionPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 Kasm Workspaces if…
Kasm Workspaces suits organizations needing browser-accessible virtual desktops, isolated browsing, or streamed applications across on-premises, cloud, disconnected, or hybrid environments. It is also aimed at teams requiring policy controls, identity integration, session recording, and multiple remote-access protocols.