Amazon WorkSpaces vs V2 Cloud
Amazon WorkSpaces
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V2 Cloud
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| Figure | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.25/mo | $35/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Cloud PC Services | 9.4 (#1) | 7.8 (#16) |
| Spec score · Desktop as a Service Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.8 (#7) |
| Spec score · Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers | 9.4 (#1) | 7.8 (#7) |
| Spec score · Desk As A Service Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.8 (#7) |
| Compliance | AWS lists WorkSpaces within compliance programs including SOC, PCI, FedRAMP and HIPAA, with audit reports available through AWS Artifact. | The pricing page states that V2 Cloud VM hosting is HIPAA compliant and says the service is SOC 2 Type II audited. |
| Encryption | AWS documents KMS/EBS encryption at rest and TLS-based encrypted transport for both PCoIP and DCV. | The pricing page says Web Connect uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate, while V2 Client remote desktop connections for Windows and Mac use SSH tunneling and SSL encryption. |
Plans
Amazon WorkSpaces
- WorkSpaces free tierFree
- Standby WorkSpace$3.25 a month
- WorkSpaces applications — Windows single-session user fee$4.19 a month
- WorkSpaces secure browser — standard.regular (US East/Northern Virginia)$7 a month
- Ubuntu Power hourly$7.25 a month
- WorkSpaces Personal AutoStop — Ubuntu Linux Power example (US West/Oregon)$7.25 a month
- Windows Value monthly$25 a month
- WorkSpaces Personal AlwaysOn — Windows Standard example (US West/Oregon)$44 a month
V2 Cloud
- Basic Users$35 a month
- Essential Users$40 a month
- Mid Level Users$60 a month
- Heavy Users$110 a month
- Power Users$240 a month
In their own words
Amazon WorkSpaces
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.
V2 Cloud
V2 Cloud provides dedicated Windows 10 or 11 Pro virtual desktops hosted in the cloud for access from users’ devices. The maker says Windows VMs can be deployed through a dashboard in under 20 minutes. Connection options include Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and an HTML5 browser client; listed access platforms also include Linux, iOS, Android, and thin clients. Desktops include managed malware protection and daily automated backups, and sync natively with OneDrive and SharePoint. Eligible Microsoft 365 Business or Enterprise seats can be applied through BYOL, and Azure AD can be connected for SSO and MFA. Web Connect uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate; V2 Client connections for Windows and Mac use SSH tunneling and SSL encryption. The service states that its VM hosting is HIPAA compliant and SOC 2 Type II audited, and includes 24/7 expert support. Pricing is fixed monthly, with unlimited usage and cancellation at any time. There is no free plan; a seven-day trial is available. Listed plans start at $35 a month for Basic Users.