Amazon WorkSpaces vs Vagon Cloud Computer

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.

Vagon Cloud Computer is a remote desktop service for running demanding applications on cloud computers with selectable performance options. Users can change computer performance without changing their data and files, and choose applications to install automatically during setup or install them manually. The library lists 146 apps for automatic installation. Vagon says its streaming supports up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS, and lists NVIDIA A10G and Tesla T4 GPU options. Access is through a browser or desktop app; native desktop apps are available for macOS and Windows, while the Linux application is marked “Soon.” Tablet and mobile users can add the app from the browser dashboard to their Home Screen. Vagon describes each computer as an isolated virtual machine with an encrypted, secured connection. Sand is $0.25 a month, billed at $0.25/hour and charged by the minute; Planet is $0.99 a month, billed at $0.99/hour and charged by the minute. Storage plans are $7.99 a month and $19.99 a month. Outbound transfer is free for the first 10GB monthly, then $1.5 per additional 10GB.