Evolve IP Managed DaaS vs Shadow PC

Evolve IP Managed DaaS, presented by XTIUM, provides managed virtual desktops for employees accessing work desktops, applications, and data from different places and devices. Deployments can use public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and XTIUM private cloud. Desktop configurations include persistent and non-persistent options, with pooled and session-based resources. A centralized portal offers usage metrics, virtual machine controls, and real-time digital employee experience insights. Listed security capabilities include encrypted sessions, MFA, firewall services, daily backups, and replication to second data centers. XTIUM describes the service as supporting compliance needs in fields such as healthcare and finance and displays PCI, SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 certification marks. Private cloud deployments use Citrix or Omnissa Horizon; public cloud DaaS is powered by Microsoft Azure. The service includes 24/7/365 support. A 14-day free trial can be requested through a signup form, and the trial page names Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Zoom among apps to try. Pricing is on request, with options depending on deployment model.

Shadow PC streams a Windows PC hosted in data centers to a user's device. Access is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, with persistent sessions. Users can install games and mods from Steam, Epic, Battle.net, and Nexus Mods, although some games may be incompatible. Shadow also describes its RTX-powered PCs as able to run creative software, CUDA and RTX workflows, and local AI models. Streaming supports multiple monitors and ultrawide displays, with plan limits of one, two, or three monitors. Plans vary in monthly hours, session lengths, display limits, and storage: listed options include 256 GB or 512 GB SSDs, and some include 28 GB RAM and 20 GB VRAM. Prices start at $29.99/mo, and there is no free plan. Shadow recommends at least 15 Mb/s download and 5 Mb/s upload speeds. It does not back up Shadow PC data, so users should back up their files before changing offers. Pro plans include priority access, longer sessions, faster support response, and user and subscription management.