How to Build Your Own Amazon WorkSpaces
Replace Amazon WorkSpaces with a custom build. Deliver secure, high-performance cloud desktops and applications to anyone, anywhere with the global scale of AWS
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 28 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 28 features
Device Management(2 features)
Enable users to use personal devices for work with secure data protection
Manage, monitor, and maintain thin client fleet with monthly service fee
Pricing(2 features)
Pay-per-use hourly metering pricing option based on demand
Flexible monthly subscription pricing model based on usage
Security(2 features)
Cloud-native, remote enterprise browser for secure access
Flexible security and authentication solutions built on AWS secure infrastructure
Administration(1 features)
Manage all virtual desktops centrally through the AWS Management Console
Analytics(1 features)
Monitor WorkSpaces usage and optimize costs to help with unpredictable virtual desktop usage patterns
Application Management(1 features)
Stream applications to any device
Application Support(1 features)
Support for Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise and other specialized applications
Compliance(1 features)
Adheres to 21 compliance programs for regulatory requirements
Cost Calculator
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