DaaS vs Selectel Desktop as a Service

DaaS provides a cloud-hosted workstation that users access through a browser on an internet-connected device. Firefox, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge are listed as compatible browsers. Users can configure CPU, GPU, RAM, operating system, and storage, while the provider manages infrastructure, maintenance, and software updates. The maker describes the service for training organizations, enterprises, integration testing, and marketing workflows, and says rented computers can run tools such as Stable Diffusion, Mixtral, Whisper, and n8n. Its homepage describes scaling from zero to 100 machines. The free option provides one machine in a private network for one hour per day, with Ubuntu Desktop 24.04, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB storage, and one CPU core. Paid machines can use Ubuntu Desktop LTS or Windows 11; custom operating systems are supported in Qcow2 or ISO format. Paid rentals are charged per day, with hourly price depending on configuration. Multiple machines, GPU options, and optional live backup are listed for paid configurations. The provider recommends a stable connection of at least 5 Mbps per user.

Selectel Desktop as a Service provides remote computers as virtual desktops in Selectel’s VMware cloud, using Omnissa Horizon VDI. Users connect through a browser with Horizon HTML Access or through the Horizon Client. Six fixed configurations are available, each with 200 GB SSD; the options range from 2–8 vCPU and 4–32 GB RAM, with GPU on some configurations. Desktop operating systems listed are Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 LTSC, Windows 11 23H2, and Ubuntu 22.04.

Selectel lists remote work, company-server access, graphics work such as 3D modeling and CAD, and centralized data storage as use cases. Private-network connections can reach Selectel cloud servers, databases, VMware cloud data centers, Direct Connect, and Global Connect. The monthly price includes VDI, applicable GPU licenses, host monitoring, hardware replacement, updates, and security patches. Veeam backup and 1C licenses are optional. Prices range from 3 050 ₽/мес. to 20 500 ₽/мес. The service supports up to 60 desktops per account. If payment is insufficient, service is suspended; disk data is retained for seven calendar days before deletion if unpaid.