Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service vs Cloudalize Cloud Workstation

Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service provides managed virtual desktops for businesses and remote teams. It offers customized Windows and Linux workspaces accessed from Windows, Linux, Mac devices, web browsers, iOS, or Android. On-demand NVIDIA GPU desktops are available for CAD, BIM, 3D, and rendering workloads. Listed management tools include auto-scaling, centralized app management, OS and patch management, and one-click admin-rights provisioning. Security controls include SSO, MFA, Active Directory integration, role-based access, and 256-bit encryption with TLS 1.3 during transmission. The service lists automatic 30-day backups, and displayed plan costs include 30 days of rolling server backup. The offered VDI is identified as Citrix Cloud. The Enterprise (Team Desktops) plan is $352.19 a month per user; other listed plans include SMB at 417.85 USD, Startup at 669.06 USD, Light Workload at 1114.56 USD, and Heavy Workload at $1,676.16 a month per user. A 7-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.

Cloudalize Cloud Workstation is a managed Desktop-as-a-Service that delivers a GPU-accelerated computer over the internet. Cloudalize presents it for 3D modeling, CAD, video editing, remote work, and distance learning. Workstations use Windows Server 2016-based desktops where Windows applications can be installed, subject to the maker’s stated exception for fraudulent activity. Access is through a browser or Citrix Receiver; Citrix supports local devices and up to four screens at up to 4K resolution. Browser access is described for iPads, MacBooks, Android devices, and Windows devices. Shared workspaces can include people outside an organization, although real-time collaboration depends on the application. M600–M608 configurations list 2–10 CPUs, 4–64 GB RAM, and 50–400 GB storage. Customers prepay credits, each worth €1 or $1. Hourly billing charges every started hour as a full hour; unlimited plans provide 24/7 use.