Best DaaS Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 tools from desktop as a service software ranked against DaaS on the same published basis.
- 1DaaS vs Amazon WorkSpaces
- 2DaaS vs Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service
- 3DaaS vs vDeskWorks
- 4DaaS vs V2 Cloud
- 5DaaS vs Selectel Desktop as a Service
- 6DaaS vs Dizzion Cloud PC
- 7DaaS vs Evolve IP Managed DaaS
- 8DaaS vs Inara Systems Desktop
- 9DaaS vs IronOrbit INFINITY Workspaces
- 10DaaS vs Parallels Desktop
- 11DaaS vs Citrix Secure Private Access
- 12DaaS vs DTS Desktop as a Service
- 13DaaS vs Hyve Cloud Hosting
- 14DaaS vs Windows 365
- 15DaaS vs Daystar Cloud Desktop
- 16DaaS vs Tehama Secure Virtual Desktop
- 17DaaS vs united hoster Desktop as a Service
- 19DaaS vs US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service
- 20DaaS vs DaDesktop
- 21DaaS vs Cox Cloud Desktop Services
DaaS alternatives compared
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon WorkSpaces | 7.5 | No | $4.19/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service | 7.4 | No | $352.19/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 3 | vDeskWorks | 7.4 | No | $59.95/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 4 | V2 Cloud | 7.3 | No | $35/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Selectel Desktop as a Service | 7.1 | No | RUB 3,050/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 6 | Dizzion Cloud PC | 7.0 | No | — | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 7 | Evolve IP Managed DaaS | 7.0 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 8 | Inara Systems Desktop | 7.0 | No | £29.99/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 9 | IronOrbit INFINITY Workspaces | 7.0 | No | — | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 10 | Parallels Desktop | 6.9 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 11 | Citrix Secure Private Access | 6.8 | No | — | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 12 | DTS Desktop as a Service | 6.7 | No | — | Android, iOS, Linux, Web, Windows |
| 13 | Hyve Cloud Hosting | 6.4 | No | — | Web |
| 14 | Windows 365 | 6.4 | No | — | Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 15 | Daystar Cloud Desktop | 6.1 | No | — | Web |
| 16 | Tehama Secure Virtual Desktop | 5.7 | No | — | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 17 | united hoster Desktop as a Service | 5.7 | No | €59.99/mo | Web, Windows |
| 19 | US Signal OpenCloud Desktop-as-a-Service | 5.6 | No | — | Web, iOS, Android |
| 20 | DaDesktop | 5.4 | No | — | Web |
| 21 | Cox Cloud Desktop Services | 5.3 | No | — | Web |
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Questions about DaaS alternatives
What is the best alternative to DaaS?
Amazon WorkSpaces, number 1 in desktop as a service software with a score of 7.5 out of 10. The others here: Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service, vDeskWorks, V2 Cloud and 16 more.
Is there a free alternative to DaaS?
None of the 20 alternatives here publishes a free plan on its own pricing page.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.