DaDesktop vs vDeskWorks
DaDesktop
dadesktop.cnvDeskWorks
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| Figure | DaDesktop | vDeskWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.12/mo | $59.95/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 | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Spec score · Desktop as a Service Software | 9.2 (#2) | 7.7 (#9) |
| Product | DaDesktop provides cloud virtual desktops for remote IT training through a web browser. | vDesk.works offers desktop as a service, cloud VDI, Windows Cloud PC, and virtual desktop solutions. |
| Security | The security page says course desktop networks are isolated from other desktops and public internet access. | The feature overview lists DDoS protection, backup and restoration, disaster recovery, and secure data storage among its security features. |
| Support | For technical support during a course, the maker directs users to its Support Chat facility; it also lists [email protected]. | The feature page says remote support is available 24*7 and lists sales phone numbers 650-461-9170 and 469-908-0801. |
Plans
DaDesktop
- On-PremiseFree
- Private ServerFree
- Public CloudFree
- Reseller & VolumeFree
- Reseller & Volume$0.12 a month
- Public Cloud$3 a month
- On-Premise$6 a month
- Private Server$12 a month
vDeskWorks
- vDesk Standard$59.95 a month
- vDesk Power$85 a month
- vDesk Pro$125 a month
- vDesk.works Enterprise PackagePriced on request
In their own words
DaDesktop
DaDesktop provides browser-accessible virtual desktops for remote IT training. Instructors can monitor learners’ desktops in real time and offer guidance during sessions. Reusable desktop templates, snapshots, and one-click restoration support preparing and resetting lab configurations. The platform also lists video conferencing, live streaming, chat, and session recordings. For technical workloads, it offers NVIDIA and AMD GPU desktops for machine learning, 3D rendering, CAD, video editing, and scientific computing. The Public Cloud option starts at ¥4 per desktop per day, billed by calendar day rather than hour, and includes 8 GB RAM, an 8-core CPU, and 50 GB SSD. Extra resources and Windows have additional listed charges. Other arrangements include private servers, on-premise deployment on customer infrastructure, and reseller or volume plans. The on-premise option runs on the customer’s hardware and network, with data kept in that environment. DaDesktop identifies training providers, higher education institutions, coding bootcamps, software vendors, and multi-site organizations as use cases. It launched under the DaDesktop brand in 2019.
vDeskWorks
vDeskWorks offers desktop as a service, cloud VDI, Windows Cloud PCs, and virtual desktop solutions. Its manager centralizes administration of systems, VDI, users, and resources, while a resource monitor displays logs and current server and session information. Deployments can be on-premise, hybrid, or cloud-based; hosted DaaS and virtual PC services include Microsoft Azure and AWS. Windows desktops use RDP v10 or RDP over HTTPS, with Active Directory listed as an identity provider. Clients are listed for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and HTML5 web. Listed client features include Windows multi-factor authentication and redirection for clipboard, local storage, USB, and printers. Security features include DDoS protection, backup and restoration, disaster recovery, and secure data storage. Plans include Standard at $59.95 a month, Power at $85 a month, and Pro at $125 a month; annual billing is presented with an extra 20% saving. A free trial is available, limited to three licenses, and there is no free plan.