Infosaic Cloud Virtual Desktop vs Shadow PC

Infosaic Cloud Virtual Desktop provides a Windows 11 computer hosted in the cloud, accessed through a browser or a standard Remote Desktop client. Each desktop runs as its own virtual machine with allocated memory and virtual cores, and remains running after disconnection so files, programs, and settings persist between sessions. Every plan includes a Windows 11 license, administrator rights, a dedicated public IP, unmetered traffic, and 24/7 support. Light costs $11.95/mo and includes 3 GB RAM, 4 virtual cores, an 80 GB system drive, and a 10 GB data drive. Basic is $18.95/mo, Standard is $30.95/mo, and Advanced is $49.95/mo, with different resource allocations. Company accounts can use an included private cloud network and request copies of a configured gold image from support; replication is arranged by staff. Each desktop is licensed for one interactive user at a time. Plans have no contract or minimum term, but Infosaic does not provide a formal SLA with contractual credits. Access is available from Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.

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.