Stim.io vs ubiDesktop

Stim.io provides a Windows Cloud PC that streams through a browser, letting users install and run PC programs, games, modded games, and development software. It advertises streaming up to 4K resolution and 240 FPS from laptops, tablets, TVs, mobile phones, PCs, Macs, iOS devices, and Android devices. Users can choose an operating system and select storage and hardware options. Stim.io lists more than 51 global urban server locations and says it runs on LiquidForest infrastructure. An optional storage subscription keeps installed programs and games between sessions; with an active subscription, settings and files remain available and can be started in different regions. Pay As You Go sessions have no usage limits. Subscriptions have an eight-hour session limit and a 20-minute idle timeout, and a CAPTCHA may appear if automated use is suspected. Bluetooth Xbox and PlayStation controllers work natively, but other USB devices do not. Stim.io states uptime of at least 99.0%, while not guaranteeing internet connections or device decoding performance. The service is paid, and its privacy policy says it is not intended for children under 18.

ubiDesktop is a paid Desktop as a Service that provides persistent virtual desktops for using an operating system and applications from internet-connected devices. Access is available from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android through RDP, NX for Linux desktops, VNC, or third-party remote access software. Listed templates include Linux Mint 20.3, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC, and Windows 7 Enterprise (SP1).

The Mini plan costs $10.90 a month and includes 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 40 GB NVMe SSD, and unlimited traffic at 1 Gbit/s. Professional costs $20.90 a month, Premium $30.90 a month, Extreme $40.90 a month, and Max $50.90 a month. Billing terms of three, six, or twelve months list savings of 5%, 10%, or 15%. The maker recommends a capable remote desktop client, low-latency internet, and at least about 10 Mbps. RDP on Windows and NX on Linux support drag-and-drop and copy-and-paste; Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive can be attached. Optional items include backups, a Cloud Drive, and a Private Network. ubiDesktop is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.