Kasm Workspaces
8.6#1 in virtual desktop infrastructure softwareFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Ravada VDI
6.2#15 in virtual desktop infrastructure softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Kasm Workspaces | Ravada VDI |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Kasm's security documentation lists LDAP, SAML, and OIDC as supported authentication providers. | The maker says SQL and LDAP authentication are supported. |
| Deployment | Kasm says it can run on-premises, in disconnected or air-gapped environments, across multiple clouds, or in hybrid architectures. | Ravada works on Linux distributions, with packages supported for Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora servers, and it can also be installed with Docker. |
| Support | Enterprise support options include direct access to technical support engineers, defined response-time SLAs, deployment and upgrade guidance, and architecture and scaling advice. | The project directs users to documentation, GitHub issues, a Google group, and a public Telegram group, and says its developers are unpaid volunteers rather than a personal support hotline. |
Kasm Workspaces plans
- CommunityFree
- Community EditionFree
- Starter$10 a month
- Starter — Named UserPriced on request
- Starter — Concurrent SessionPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
Ravada VDI plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick Ravada VDI if…
Ravada VDI suits sysadmins deploying on-premise virtual desktops who have basic GNU/Linux administration knowledge. Users also need a browser and a SPICE-compatible remote viewer.