Hive Fabric
6.4#11 in virtual desktop infrastructure softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Kasm Workspaces
8.6#1 in virtual desktop infrastructure softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Hive Fabric | Kasm Workspaces |
|---|---|---|
| Community limits | Community Edition is limited to one host; its perpetual license covers unlimited VMs and requires ClusterID registration for activation. | The Community edition is listed as free with five concurrent sessions, and the features matrix marks commercial use as unavailable for it. |
| Deployment | The software installs from a single ISO, and the maker says a cluster can be operational in less than an hour. | Kasm says it can run on-premises, in disconnected or air-gapped environments, across multiple clouds, or in hybrid architectures. |
| Headquarters | Hoboken, New Jersey, United States | McLean, Virginia, United States |
| Integrations | Hive Fabric supports cloud and network storage technologies, and the maker lists RADIUS as an access-gateway MFA standard. | Independent catalog data lists integrations including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, DigitalOcean, Docker, Kubernetes, Ubuntu and RealVNC Connect. |
| Support | HiveIO lists technical support by email and says it can assist with technical evaluations or formal proofs of concept. | Enterprise support options include direct access to technical support engineers, defined response-time SLAs, deployment and upgrade guidance, and architecture and scaling advice. |
Hive Fabric plans
- Hive Fabric Community EditionFree
- Hive Fabric CorePriced on request
- Hive Fabric EnterprisePriced on request
Kasm Workspaces plans
- CommunityFree
- Community EditionFree
- Starter$10 a month
- Starter — Named UserPriced on request
- Starter — Concurrent SessionPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Hive Fabric if…
Hive Fabric suits organizations managing Windows or Linux desktops and servers across edge, hybrid, or multi-site environments. It is also aimed at IT generalists dealing with the cost and complexity of VDI management, with browser and mobile access options.
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.