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# Amazon WorkSpaces vs Citrix DaaS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Amazon WorkSpaces** [

4.2/5(110)

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews#reviews)

**Citrix DaaS** [

4.1/5(546)

](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
No pricing available

**Citrix DaaS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
3 monthsFaster

Based on 5 responses

**Citrix DaaS**
4 months

Based on 10 responses

Return on Investment

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
21 months1 month sooner

Based on 7 responses

**Citrix DaaS**
22 months

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
$$$$$

**Citrix DaaS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
5%

**Citrix DaaS**
20%15% more

Pros & Cons

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
Not enough data

**Citrix DaaS**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1100726&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Performance (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1100903&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Compatibility (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1100440&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Audio Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1100955&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
[

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Amazon AppStream 2.0

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-appstream-2-0/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-cloudwatch.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon CloudWatch

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cloudwatch/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0c06241f4fd750943eec35bd11f7aba8/keka.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Keka

](https://www.g2.com/products/keka/reviews)[
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**Citrix DaaS**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Amazon WorkSpaces**
No screenshot available

**Citrix DaaS**
 ![Citrix DaaS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/187595/SS--and-cloud-or-onprem.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Amazon WorkSpaces**

8.6

8.681

**Citrix DaaS**

8.8

8.8422

Ease of Use

**Amazon WorkSpaces**

8.7

8.783

**Citrix DaaS**

8.5

8.5425

Ease of Setup

**Amazon WorkSpaces**

8.7

8.734

**Citrix DaaS**

8.2

8.2124

Ease of Admin

**Amazon WorkSpaces**

8.3

8.326

**Citrix DaaS**

8.2

8.2120

Quality of Support

**Amazon WorkSpaces**

8.1

8.166

**Citrix DaaS**

8.2

8.2364

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Amazon WorkSpaces**

8.1

8.125

**Citrix DaaS**

8.6

8.6122

Product Direction (% positive)

**Amazon WorkSpaces**

8.4

8.472

**Citrix DaaS**

7.8

7.8405

Features

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

20

9.1

71

Functionality

Desktop Virtualization

8.5

17

9.3(won by 0.8)

63

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Application Virtualization

8.6

14

9.2(won by 0.6)

63

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Desktop Management

Desktop Provisioning

9.0

15

9.2(won by 0.2)

64

Image Management

8.5

13

9.2(won by 0.7)

61

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Load Balancing

8.3

12

8.8(won by 0.5)

59

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support

Multi-Device Portability

8.3

14

8.9(won by 0.6)

56

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Security

Two-Factor Authentication

9.1(tied score)

17

9.1(tied score)

62

Single Sign-On (SSO)

9.0

13

9.1(won by 0.1)

57

Encryption

9.2(won by 0.3)

14

8.9

58

Access Controls and Permissions

8.6

16

9.0(won by 0.4)

61

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

DaaS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Server

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

VDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Desktop as a Service (DaaS)[Hide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

25

8.6

79

Functionality

Desktop Virtualization

8.9

22

9.0(won by 0.1)

72

Backend Hosting

8.6(won by 0.1)

16

8.5

59

Hybrid Desktop Hosting

8.3

12

8.5(won by 0.2)

57

GPU Virtualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Admin Console

8.0

19

8.7(won by 0.7)

59

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Solution Integration

7.7

15

8.4(won by 0.7)

58

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

OS Compatibility

8.9(won by 0.3)

16

8.6

60

Cloud Infrastructure Selection

8.9(won by 0.1)

15

8.8

57

Additional Functionality

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

BYOL Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Desktop[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

34

Administration

Usage Information

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

29

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

30

Diagnostics

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

28

Session Recording

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

27

Session Transfer

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

29

Unattended Access

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

27

File Sharing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

30

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Cross-Platform Access

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

29

Applications Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

31

Mobile Device Access

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Monitor Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Remote Wipe

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Device Management

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Device Enrollment

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Desktop Virtualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Uptime Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diagnostics Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Troubleshooting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unified Workspaces[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Login Options 

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

18

Password Saver

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

16

Productivity

Email Client

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

15

Split Screen

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

15

Activity Feed

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

17

Analytics and Reporting

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

14

Virtual Assistant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization 

Custom Workflows

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

17

Custom Application Integration

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

17

Multiple Workspaces

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Zone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Softphone

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Amazon WorkSpaces](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476468/amazon-workspaces.svg "Amazon WorkSpaces")](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews)

Amazon WorkSpaces

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

39.6%

[![Citrix DaaS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/075eaba93f871090141f8205a8624ea0/citrix-citrix-daas.svg "Citrix DaaS")](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews)

Citrix DaaS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

12.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

57.9%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

22.9%

12.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.5%

29.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

39.6%

57.9%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Amazon WorkSpaces](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476468/amazon-workspaces.svg "Amazon WorkSpaces")](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews)
Amazon WorkSpaces

Information Technology and Services

16.7%

Computer Software

8.3%

Management Consulting

5.2%

Financial Services

5.2%

Insurance

4.2%

Other

60.4%

[![Citrix DaaS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/075eaba93f871090141f8205a8624ea0/citrix-citrix-daas.svg "Citrix DaaS")](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews)
Citrix DaaS

Information Technology and Services

15.4%

Hospital & Health Care

12.4%

Financial Services

6.0%

Higher Education

3.9%

Computer Software

3.5%

Other

58.9%

FAQs

## Amazon WorkSpaces vs Citrix DaaS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Citrix DaaS vs Amazon WorkSpaces?

Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces differ most clearly in their reviewer-cited strengths, with Citrix DaaS praised for performance and Amazon WorkSpaces for ease of use and setup.

| [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) | [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (546 reviews) | 4.2/5 (110 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Mid-Market |
| 8.2 | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Performance (4 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces compare?

Amazon WorkSpaces is rated higher for value, with a Price/Cost satisfaction score advantage over Citrix DaaS.

- **Citrix DaaS:** Reviewers frequently cite higher licensing costs and note that it is less ideal for small businesses due to pricing.
- **Amazon WorkSpaces:** Recent reviews highlight cost-effectiveness, especially for organizations replacing physical desktops, but mention that costs can add up for graphics-intensive workloads or large user bases.

### What are the best alternatives to Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces?

The top three alternatives to Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces are Inuvika OVD Enterprise, V2 Cloud, and Nerdio Manager.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) | 4.1/5 (546 reviews) | Enterprise | Expensive for small business (recent reviews) | Performance (4 all-time mentions) |
| [Amazon WorkSpaces](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-workspaces/reviews) | 4.2/5 (110 reviews) | Mid-Market | Cost-effective for replacing physical desktops (recent reviews) | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |
| [Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/inuvika-ovd-enterprise/reviews) | 4.7/5 (19 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) | 4.7/5 (251 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) | 4.7/5 (231 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Desktop as a Service (DaaS) features should I prioritize when comparing Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, quality of support, performance, integrations, and pricing satisfaction when comparing Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces.

- **Ease of Setup:** Citrix DaaS scores 8.2, Amazon WorkSpaces scores 8.7.
- **Quality of Support:** Citrix DaaS scores 8.2, Amazon WorkSpaces scores 8.1.
- **Performance:** Citrix DaaS has 4 all-time reviewer mentions for performance; Amazon WorkSpaces is cited for strong performance in recent reviews.
- **Integrations:** Citrix DaaS has 1 all-time reviewer mention for integrations; Amazon WorkSpaces is praised for AWS ecosystem integration in recent reviews.
- **Pricing Satisfaction:** Amazon WorkSpaces is rated higher for value, with reviewers noting cost-effectiveness, while Citrix DaaS is cited as expensive for small businesses.

### What are the pros and cons of Citrix DaaS vs Amazon WorkSpaces?

Citrix DaaS is most often praised for performance, while Amazon WorkSpaces is highlighted for ease of use and setup.

- **Citrix DaaS strengths:** Performance (4 all-time mentions), user-friendly interface (2 all-time mentions), cross-platform support, productivity improvement, and centralized management.
- **Citrix DaaS trade-offs:** Limited compatibility (2 all-time mentions), higher licensing costs, not ideal for small businesses, occasional connection and integration issues, and pricing concerns.
- **Amazon WorkSpaces strengths:** Ease of use (recent reviews), straightforward setup, strong integration with AWS ecosystem, cost-effectiveness for replacing physical desktops, and consistent user experience across devices.
- **Amazon WorkSpaces trade-offs:** Performance can lag for graphics-intensive workloads, costs can add up for large deployments, and reliance on stable internet connectivity.

### Is Citrix DaaS or Amazon WorkSpaces better for small businesses?

Amazon WorkSpaces is a better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment.

- **Citrix DaaS:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note it is not ideal for small businesses due to higher costs and complexity.
- **Amazon WorkSpaces:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with recent reviews highlighting cost-effectiveness and ease of use for smaller organizations and distributed teams.

### Which Desktop as a Service (DaaS) platform has better integrations?

Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces are at parity for integrations, with each product receiving recent reviewer mentions for integration capabilities.

- **Citrix DaaS:** Integrations mentioned in recent reviews include Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Okta, and SAML, with 1 all-time reviewer mention for integrations.
- **Amazon WorkSpaces:** Reviewers highlight integration with AWS Directory Service and the broader AWS ecosystem in recent reviews.

### How do Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces compare on customer support?

Citrix DaaS and Amazon WorkSpaces are at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.2 and 8.1 respectively, below the materiality threshold.

- **Citrix DaaS:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several citing positive experiences and a score of 8.2.
- **Amazon WorkSpaces:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, though a few note slow response times; overall score is 8.1.

### Which is easier to implement, Citrix DaaS or Amazon WorkSpaces?

Amazon WorkSpaces is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.5-point advantage over Citrix DaaS.

- **Citrix DaaS:** Reviewers rate Ease of Setup at 8.2, noting that setup is straightforward but can be complex for smaller organizations.
- **Amazon WorkSpaces:** Reviewers rate Ease of Setup at 8.7, frequently citing easy and quick deployment, especially for remote and distributed teams.

Alternatives

**Amazon WorkSpaces Alternatives**

 ![V2 Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/23e78eccfb94608b36b3ff2553b1fe31/v2-cloud.svg "V2 Cloud")

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V2 Cloud
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 ![Workspace ONE](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_348360d929b927a668b43a9b8a9019fa/workspace-one.jpg "Workspace ONE")

[
Workspace ONE
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 ![VirtualBox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0e9e8c0391aec772a9e9dcc84c23bda1/virtualbox.png "VirtualBox")

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VirtualBox
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XTIUM Desktop as a Service
](/products/xtium-desktop-as-a-service/reviews)

**Citrix DaaS Alternatives**

 ![Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9398def4699bce117677a45c2408486c/inuvika-ovd-enterprise.svg "Inuvika OVD Enterprise")

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Inuvika OVD Enterprise
](/products/inuvika-ovd-enterprise/reviews)

 ![V2 Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/23e78eccfb94608b36b3ff2553b1fe31/v2-cloud.svg "V2 Cloud")

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V2 Cloud
](/products/v2-cloud/reviews)

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Nerdio Manager
](/products/nerdio-manager/reviews)

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AnyDesk
](/products/anydesk/reviews)

## Amazon WorkSpaces vs Citrix DaaS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Amazon WorkSpaces easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with Citrix DaaS overall.

- Reviewers felt that Citrix DaaS meets the needs of their business better than Amazon WorkSpaces.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Citrix DaaS is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Amazon WorkSpaces over Citrix DaaS.