Amazon WorkSpaces vs Shadow PC

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

Shadow PC plans

• Neo Lite$29.99 a month
• Neo$37.99 a month
• Power Lite$43.99 a month
• Neo Pro$44.99 a month
• Power$54.99 a month
• Power Pro$59.99 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 Shadow PC if…

It suits people who want access to a streamed Windows PC from one of its listed device platforms, for gaming, creative software, or local AI work. Users should consider the recommended connection speeds, plan session limits, and their own backup needs.