Amazon WorkSpaces vs ubiDesktop

Amazon WorkSpaces delivers managed cloud desktops and applications for remote and hybrid users. WorkSpaces Personal provides a persistent virtual desktop that retains installed applications, files, and settings between sign-ins. Customers can choose AlwaysOn monthly subscriptions or AutoStop hourly metering with a monthly base fee. The listed Free Tier runs for up to three months: it includes either two Standard AutoStop desktops with 40 combined monthly hours or five Performance AutoStop Ubuntu desktops with 100 combined monthly hours. WorkSpaces applications supports image building and streaming on general-purpose, compute-optimized, memory-optimized, and GPU instance families. WorkSpaces DaaS includes persistent SSD-based storage and automatic backups; Amazon S3 or Amazon FSx can retain selected settings and files between sessions. Clients are listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, iPad, Android, Chromebook, and supported browsers. WorkSpaces Pools stopped accepting new customers on July 31, 2026, while existing customers can use it until December 31, 2027. Support for PCoIP-based WorkSpaces Personal ends October 31, 2027. The pricing note starts at $25/mo, and plan examples include additional hourly or instance charges.

ubiDesktop is a paid Desktop as a Service that provides persistent virtual desktops for using an operating system and applications from internet-connected devices. Access is available from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android through RDP, NX for Linux desktops, VNC, or third-party remote access software. Listed templates include Linux Mint 20.3, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, and Windows 7 Enterprise (SP1).

The Mini plan costs $10.90 a month and includes 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe SSD, and unlimited traffic at 1 Gbit/s. Professional costs $20.90 a month, Premium $30.90 a month, Extreme $40.90 a month, and Max $50.90 a month. Billing terms of three, six, or twelve months list savings of 5%, 10%, or 15%. The maker recommends a capable remote desktop client, low-latency internet, and at least about 10 Mbps. RDP on Windows and NX on Linux support drag-and-drop and copy-and-paste; Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive can be attached. Optional items include backups, a Cloud Drive, and a Private Network. ubiDesktop is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.