Infosaic Cloud Virtual Desktop vs Shells

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.

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.