Cloudzy Desktop as a Service vs Shells

Cloudzy Desktop as a Service provides a Windows desktop hosted on a server and reached through an RDP client. Files, applications, and settings remain on that server, with persistent storage, an always-on desktop, administrator access, and multi-monitor support through compatible clients. Cloudzy lists AMD EPYC processors, DDR5 memory, NVMe storage, and 40 Gbps uplinks. Connections are supported from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. Named uses include remote work, development, secure browsing, legacy Windows applications, thin-client replacement, and travel workstations; examples include Office, browsers, VS Code, Git, and Docker. The service advertises 13 regions, typical latency below 20 ms in North America and Europe, a 99.95% uptime SLA, 24/7 human support, and provisioning in 60 seconds. Pricing is from $6.95/mo; no free plan or trial is listed.

Shells provides a cloud virtual desktop that can be accessed from devices including phones and tablets. Users can choose among multiple Linux distributions and access desktop applications from other device operating systems. Files can be downloaded, stored, opened, and edited across devices through the cloud desktop, and Shells says user data is backed up automatically. The company also states that it uses firewalls and end-to-end encryption. Shells identifies students, coders, workers, and small businesses as audiences, and says users can launch a virtual desktop in less than five minutes. Listed access platforms are web, iOS, and Android; the “Works with” list also names Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android TV, PlayStation, Xbox, Oculus, and Tesla. Cloud desktop applications can include LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, or another document editor. Shells also describes dedicated virtual desktops for AI assistants with controlled access and persistent memory. A risk-free 7-day offer is advertised. The paid plans listed are Shells Basic at $14.95 a month, Shells Plus at $22.95 a month, and Shells Pro at $39.95 a month.