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Amazon WorkSpaces

aws.amazon.com/workspaces
Cloud Infrastructure
Few Days

Deliver secure, high-performance cloud desktops and applications to anyone, anywhere with the global scale of AWS

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Overview

Amazon WorkSpaces is a fully managed Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) service that delivers secure, high-performance cloud desktops and applications to remote and hybrid workforces. It provides flexible deployment options with Windows or Linux, eliminates infrastructure complexity, and scales globally with central management through the AWS Console. Organizations can pay for only what they use with no long-term contracts required.

Features

28 features across 25 categories

Administration(1)

Centralized Management

Manage all virtual desktops centrally through the AWS Management Console

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Analytics(1)

Cost Optimizer Tool

Monitor WorkSpaces usage and optimize costs to help with unpredictable virtual desktop usage patterns

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Application Management(1)

Application Streaming

Stream applications to any device

Also in: Rancher, ManageEngine, Systems Integration Solutions (SIS)

Application Support(1)

Microsoft 365 Apps Support

Support for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise and other specialized applications

Compliance(1)

Compliance Programs

Adheres to 21 compliance programs for regulatory requirements

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Configuration(1)

Flexible Instance Sizing

Choose preferred instance size and configuration to match specific use cases

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Jira, Lacework

Core Functionality(1)

Virtual Desktop Delivery

Access desktop environments from anywhere, on any device with cloud-based virtual desktops

Also in: Perforce Akana API Management Platform, BrightPay, Roam Research

Deployment(1)

Quick Deployment

Deploy in minutes with minimal setup complexity

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Development Tools(1)

Desktop App to SaaS Conversion

Tools to convert desktop apps to SaaS or web-based delivery

Device Management(2)

Personal Device Support

Enable users to use personal devices for work with secure data protection

Thin Client Device Management

Manage, monitor, and maintain thin client fleet with monthly service fee

Device Support(1)

ChromeOS Flex Support

Install Google ChromeOS Flex or IGEL OS on aging devices to access Windows 11 on WorkSpaces

Hardware Configuration(1)

GPU-Enabled GraphicsPremium

High-performance GPU-enabled Graphics families for demanding workloads like industrial design

Hardware Support(1)

Thin Client Support

Cost-effective, secure access to virtual desktops with thin client devices

Infrastructure(1)

Global Region Support

Available across 17 global regions for WorkSpaces DaaS services

Integration(1)

API Integrations

API integrations for custom solutions and workflows

Integrations(1)

VDI Partner Integration

Virtual desktop infrastructure and APIs for third-party VDI software including Citrix, Dizzion, Leostream, Omnissa, and Workspot

Operating System Support(1)

Windows and Linux Support

Deploy on Windows or Linux operating systems

Performance(1)

Streaming Protocols

High-performance display compression for remote visualization

Pricing(2)

Hourly Metering

Pay-per-use hourly metering pricing option based on demand

Monthly Subscriptions

Flexible monthly subscription pricing model based on usage

Pricing Tools(1)

AWS Pricing Calculator

Calculate Amazon WorkSpaces family services and architecture costs in a single estimate

Reliability(1)

Financially-Backed SLA

99.9% financially-backed service level agreement on monthly uptime percentage

Resource Management(1)

Shared Desktop Pools

Shared pools for groups of users to reduce the need for individual persistent desktops

Scaling(1)

Auto-Scaling

Demand-based scaling policies to optimize costs based on usage patterns

Security(2)

Secure Browser

Cloud-native, remote enterprise browser for secure access

Security and Authentication

Flexible security and authentication solutions built on AWS secure infrastructure

Storage(1)

Persistent Desktop Storage

Dedicated virtual desktops where users can maintain individual settings, data, and file storage

Pricing

Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

Popular
Monthly Subscriptions or Hourly Metering
  • ✓Virtual desktop delivery
  • ✓Windows and Linux support
  • ✓Flexible instance sizing
  • ✓Persistent or shared desktops
  • ✓Central management through AWS Console

Secure Browser

Flat monthly fee per active user
  • ✓Up to 200 hours of streaming per user per month included
  • ✓Nominal fee for hours over 200
  • ✓Cloud-native remote enterprise browser

Applications

Pay for provisioned resources plus monthly per-user fee
  • ✓Application streaming to any device
  • ✓Per-user fee based on operating system chosen
  • ✓Flexible resource provisioning

Thin Clients

Upfront device payment plus monthly service fee
  • ✓Upfront payment for the device
  • ✓Monthly service fee for management, monitoring, and maintenance
  • ✓Cost-effective secure access to virtual desktops

VDI Partners

Monthly subscriptions or hourly metering
  • ✓Third-party VDI software support (Citrix, Dizzion, Leostream, Omnissa, Workspot)
  • ✓VDI software must be purchased separately
  • ✓API integrations for custom solutions

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Amazon WorkSpaces. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Amazon WorkSpaces alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 28 features.

Buy Amazon WorkSpaces

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Amazon WorkSpaces saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

8 known integrations

CitrixDizzionGoogle ChromeOS FlexIGEL OSLeostreamMicrosoft 365 Apps for EnterpriseOmnissaWorkspot