Amazon WorkSpaces
8.2#1 in cloud pc servicesFrom $3.25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAmazon WorkSpaces vs US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service
US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service
6.8#7 in desktop as a service softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Amazon WorkSpaces | US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | AWS lists WorkSpaces within compliance programs including SOC, PCI, FedRAMP and HIPAA, with audit reports available through AWS Artifact. | US Signal says it undergoes annual independent HIPAA audits, can sign BAAs, and completed a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 110 reviews | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
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
US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service plans
- Managed DaaS—
- Unmanaged DaaS—
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 US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service if…
This service suits remote or hybrid teams, contractors, seasonal users, and organizations with compliance needs. It also fits businesses seeking cloud desktops while reducing device refresh cycles.