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Selectel Desktop as a Service

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Spec score 7.5 #13 of 25 in Desktop as a Service Software

What it is

Selectel Desktop as a Service provides remote computers as virtual desktops in Selectel’s VMware cloud, using Omnissa Horizon VDI. Users connect through a browser with Horizon HTML Access or through the Horizon Client. Six fixed configurations are available, each with 200 GB SSD; the options range from 2–8 vCPU and 4–32 GB RAM, with GPU on some configurations. Desktop operating systems listed are Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 LTSC, Windows 11 23H2, and Ubuntu 22.04.

Selectel lists remote work, company-server access, graphics work such as 3D modeling and CAD, and centralized data storage as use cases. Private-network connections can reach Selectel cloud servers, databases, VMware cloud data centers, Direct Connect, and Global Connect. The monthly price includes VDI, applicable GPU licenses, host monitoring, hardware replacement, updates, and security patches. Veeam backup and 1C licenses are optional. Prices range from 3 050 ₽/мес. to 20 500 ₽/мес. The service supports up to 60 desktops per account. If payment is insufficient, service is suspended; disk data is retained for seven calendar days before deletion if unpaid.

Spec sheet

Product
DaaS provides remote computers through virtual desktops based on Omnissa Horizon VDI in Selectel’s VMware cloud.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.selectel.ru
Integrations
DaaS can connect over a private network to Selectel cloud servers, databases, VMware cloud data centers, Direct Connect, and Global Connect.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.selectel.ru
Security
Selectel says DaaS uses Tier III data centers, centralized storage, isolation between users’ virtual machines, and encrypted traffic; it also states compliance with Russia’s 152-FZ personal-data requirements up to security level 1.Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Company
Selectel’s company history says it was established in autumn 2008.Read 4 Oct 2026 · brand.selectel.ru
Access
Users connect through a browser using Omnissa Horizon HTML Access or through the Omnissa Horizon Client.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.selectel.ru
Billing and data retention
Desktops are billed monthly; when payment is insufficient, service is suspended and disk data is retained for seven calendar days before deletion if unpaid.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.selectel.ru
Configurations
The service offers six fixed desktop configurations with 2–8 vCPU, 4–32 GB RAM, 200 GB SSD, and optional GPU.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.selectel.ru
Included maintenance
The listed price includes Horizon VDI, GPU licenses where applicable, physical-host monitoring, server and component replacement, software updates, and security patches.Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Notable limits
The product page says DaaS supports up to 60 desktops per account and uses fixed configurations; private-cloud VDI is suggested for larger or customized deployments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Optional add-ons
Veeam backup and 1C licenses are listed as optional purchases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Setup
Selectel says customers can launch desktops in as little as five minutes through its control panel.Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Use cases
Selectel lists remote work, access to company servers, graphics workloads such as 3D modeling and CAD, and centralized data storage as use cases.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.selectel.ru

Plans and prices

Configuration 1 3,050 RUB a month 3 050 ₽/мес. 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 200 GB SSD · no GPU Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Configuration 2 4,200 RUB a month 4 200 ₽/мес. 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · 200 GB SSD · no GPU Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Configuration 3 6,500 RUB a month 6 500 ₽/мес. 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 200 GB SSD · no GPU Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Configuration 4 10,500 RUB a month 10 500 ₽/мес. 4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · 200 GB SSD · 2 GB GPU Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Configuration 5 12,500 RUB a month 12 500 ₽/мес. 4 vCPU · 32 GB RAM · 200 GB SSD · 2 GB GPU Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru
Configuration 6 20,500 RUB a month 20 500 ₽/мес. 8 vCPU · 32 GB RAM · 200 GB SSD · 4 GB GPU Read 4 Oct 2026 · selectel.ru

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Browser and Horizon Client access.
  • Six configurations include 200 GB SSD.
  • Optional GPU configurations are available.
  • Listed monthly price includes updates and security patches.

Limits

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Configurations are fixed.
  • Accounts support up to 60 desktops.
  • Unpaid disk data is deleted after seven calendar days.

Who it suits

It suits organizations needing hosted desktops for remote work, company-server access, graphics workloads, or centralized data storage. The fixed configurations and 60-desktop account limit are relevant for sizing a deployment.

Verdict

Selectel DaaS offers hosted desktops with several fixed resource configurations and private-network connections to Selectel services. Compare the configuration range and 60-desktop limit with deployment needs; unpaid service has a seven-day disk-data retention period.

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