V2 Cloud vs vDeskWorks
V2 Cloud
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| Figure | V2 Cloud | vDeskWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $35/mo | $59.95/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Desktop as a Service Software | 7.8 (#7) | 7.7 (#9) |
| Deployment | The product page says Windows VMs can be deployed through a dashboard in under 20 minutes. | The product supports on-premise, hybrid, and cloud deployments. |
| Headquarters | Quebec, Canada | The company lists its Americas headquarters in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore. |
| Product | V2 Cloud provides dedicated Windows 10 or 11 Pro virtual desktops hosted in the cloud and accessed from users’ devices. | vDesk.works offers desktop as a service, cloud VDI, Windows Cloud PC, and virtual desktop solutions. |
| Support | The pricing page lists 24/7 expert support as included. | The feature page says remote support is available 24*7 and lists sales phone numbers 650-461-9170 and 469-908-0801. |
Plans
V2 Cloud
- Basic Users$35 a month
- Essential Users$40 a month
- Mid Level Users$60 a month
- Heavy Users$110 a month
- Power Users$240 a month
vDeskWorks
- vDesk Standard$59.95 a month
- vDesk Power$85 a month
- vDesk Pro$125 a month
- vDesk.works Enterprise PackagePriced on request
In their own words
V2 Cloud
V2 Cloud provides dedicated Windows 10 or 11 Pro virtual desktops hosted in the cloud for access from users’ devices. The maker says Windows VMs can be deployed through a dashboard in under 20 minutes. Connection options include Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and an HTML5 browser client; listed access platforms also include Linux, iOS, Android, and thin clients. Desktops include managed malware protection and daily automated backups, and sync natively with OneDrive and SharePoint. Eligible Microsoft 365 Business or Enterprise seats can be applied through BYOL, and Azure AD can be connected for SSO and MFA. Web Connect uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate; V2 Client connections for Windows and Mac use SSH tunneling and SSL encryption. The service states that its VM hosting is HIPAA compliant and SOC 2 Type II audited, and includes 24/7 expert support. Pricing is fixed monthly, with unlimited usage and cancellation at any time. There is no free plan; a seven-day trial is available. Listed plans start at $35 a month for Basic Users.
vDeskWorks
vDeskWorks offers desktop as a service, cloud VDI, Windows Cloud PCs, and virtual desktop solutions. Its manager centralizes administration of systems, VDI, users, and resources, while a resource monitor displays logs and current server and session information. Deployments can be on-premise, hybrid, or cloud-based; hosted DaaS and virtual PC services include Microsoft Azure and AWS. Windows desktops use RDP v10 or RDP over HTTPS, with Active Directory listed as an identity provider. Clients are listed for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and HTML5 web. Listed client features include Windows multi-factor authentication and redirection for clipboard, local storage, USB, and printers. Security features include DDoS protection, backup and restoration, disaster recovery, and secure data storage. Plans include Standard at $59.95 a month, Power at $85 a month, and Pro at $125 a month; annual billing is presented with an extra 20% saving. A free trial is available, limited to three licenses, and there is no free plan.