Inuvika OVD Enterprise vs Shadow PC

Inuvika OVD Enterprise delivers Windows and Linux applications and virtual desktops to devices or HTML5-compatible web browsers. It can be installed on premises or in public or private clouds, while a web-based console manages servers, users, and applications. The Enterprise Secure Gateway provides remote access without a VPN or additional external ports beyond port 443. OVD includes two-factor authentication, supports Duo and external SAML2 providers, and uses TLSv1.2 to secure sessions. Its Data Air Locking approach keeps applications and data centralized in the datacenter while processing remains on the server. OVD integrates with Active Directory and LDAP-compliant directories, and works with VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, Hyper-V, KVM, and Nutanix AHV, as well as NFS, CIFS, and WebDAV storage. A single instance can serve multiple domains with tenant data isolated. Desktop clients are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux; mobile clients are available for iOS and Android. The listed five-year subscription is $7.50 a year, billed per concurrent user per month.

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.