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Compare Amazon WorkSpaces and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $35.00 1 users/seats Per Month
Amazon WorkSpaces
Star Rating
(104)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon WorkSpacesDesktop as a Service (DaaS)
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $35.00 1 users/seats Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) excels in quality of support, with a score of 9.7, while Amazon WorkSpaces falls short at 8.0. Reviewers mention that DaaS provides prompt and effective assistance, making it a reliable partner for businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) offers superior ease of use, scoring 9.0 compared to Amazon WorkSpaces' 8.6. Users say that DaaS's intuitive interface simplifies the user experience, making it easier for employees to adapt quickly.
- G2 users highlight that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has a more favorable entry-level price starting at $35.00, which appeals to small businesses, while Amazon WorkSpaces does not disclose a starting price, potentially making it less accessible for smaller organizations.
- Users on G2 report that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) shines in user provisioning and desktop virtualization, scoring 8.5 and 9.0 respectively, while Amazon WorkSpaces scores slightly lower in these areas, indicating that DaaS may offer a more robust solution for managing user environments.
- Reviewers mention that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has a higher score in password policy enforcement and multi-factor authentication, with scores of 9.1 and 9.0, respectively, compared to Amazon WorkSpaces, which has lower scores in these critical security features, suggesting DaaS may provide better security measures.
- Users report that Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has a more favorable rating for ease of setup at 8.9, while Amazon WorkSpaces scores 8.6. Reviewers say that DaaS's streamlined installation process allows for quicker deployment, which is essential for businesses needing to scale rapidly.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon WorkSpaces
No pricing availableDesktop as a Service (DaaS)
Managed DaaS
Starting at $35.00
1 users/seats Per Month
- Platform, Image & Patch Management
- Performance & Availability Monitoring
- Managed Anti-virus / Anti-Malware
Free Trial
Amazon WorkSpaces
No trial information availableDesktop as a Service (DaaS)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
77
9.3
21
Ease of Use
8.6
78
9.0
21
Ease of Setup
8.6
29
8.9
9
Ease of Admin
8.3
26
9.1
9
Quality of Support
8.0
62
9.7
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
25
9.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
67
8.4
22
Features by Category
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Service Management
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Agentic AI - Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM)
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
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Solution Provision
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Reporting
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Functionality
8.5
17
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8.6
14
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Desktop Management
9.0
15
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8.5
13
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8.3
12
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Support
8.3
14
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Security
9.1
17
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13
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14
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Platform - Mobile Device Management (MDM)
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Functionality
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Management
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14
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12
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14
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14
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) are categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Unique Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces has no unique categories
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is categorized as Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), Mobile Device Management (MDM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Password Managers, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon WorkSpaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
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Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
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Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Computer Software
7.7%
Management Consulting
5.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Other
59.3%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Higher Education
7.1%
Education Management
7.1%
Accounting
7.1%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Other
57.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon WorkSpaces
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mohd Farid A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
One of the best features which I like most is I can access my Office Laptop at home without going to the office. I can access my office desktop remotely from anywhere in the world. It is beneficial in the current situation of the covid pandemic as I am...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Cristin H.
Verified User in Hospitality
Support. I can't get anyone on the phone, through chat and it takes up to 24 hours to receive a response via email.
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Calvin C.
Verified User in Accounting
- Ease of management - Evolve IP's DaaS support is the top notch - Works in browser without additional software
Most Helpful Critical Review
Saurabh A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
System is slow compared to actual desktop/laptop System refresh by itself sometime and you lose installed softwares
Mohd Farid A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
One of the best features which I like most is I can access my Office Laptop at home without going to the office. I can access my office desktop remotely from anywhere in the world. It is beneficial in the current situation of the covid pandemic as I am...
Calvin C.
Verified User in Accounting
- Ease of management - Evolve IP's DaaS support is the top notch - Works in browser without additional software
Cristin H.
Verified User in Hospitality
Support. I can't get anyone on the phone, through chat and it takes up to 24 hours to receive a response via email.
Saurabh A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
System is slow compared to actual desktop/laptop System refresh by itself sometime and you lose installed softwares
Discussions
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Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has no discussions with answers
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