Amazon WorkSpaces vs Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform
Amazon WorkSpaces
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Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform
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| Figure | Amazon WorkSpaces | Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | 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 | 2 |
| Spec score · Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Software | 9.5 (#1) | 6.9 (#20) |
| Spec score · Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers | 9.4 (#1) | 6.9 (#14) |
| Spec score · Desk As A Service Software | 9.4 (#1) | 6.9 (#9) |
| Compliance | AWS lists WorkSpaces within compliance programs including SOC, PCI, FedRAMP and HIPAA, with audit reports available through AWS Artifact. | Workspot says its information security and privacy controls are assessed annually against SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR requirements. |
| Security | WorkSpaces requires TLS 1.2 and recommends TLS 1.3, with cipher suites that support perfect forward secrecy. | Workspot Client uses device posture checks, data encryption, permissions, and event logging; Workspot says client communications use SSL/TLS and stored configuration data uses AES-256 encryption. |
| What it does | Amazon WorkSpaces provisions managed cloud virtual desktops that users can reach from devices or browsers. | Workspot provides a cloud-native platform for managing and delivering virtual desktops, applications, and web applications. |
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
Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Enterprise PlusPriced on request
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.
Workspot Enterprise VDI Platform
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