Evolve IP Managed DaaS vs Shells

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.

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.