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At a Glance
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Star Rating
(106)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
Star Rating
(27)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Virtual Desktop
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Amazon WorkSpaces excels in Desktop Provisioning with a score of 9.0, making it easier for IT teams to quickly set up and manage virtual desktops. In contrast, Azure Virtual Desktop, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.6 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Virtual Desktop shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.2, indicating a more streamlined process for getting started compared to Amazon WorkSpaces, which has a score of 8.6.
  • G2 users highlight that Amazon WorkSpaces offers robust Two-Factor Authentication features with a score of 9.1, providing an added layer of security that users appreciate. Azure Virtual Desktop also performs well in this area but does not quite match the same level of user satisfaction.
  • Users on G2 report that Azure Virtual Desktop has superior Admin Console functionality, scoring 8.9, which allows for better management and oversight compared to Amazon WorkSpaces' score of 7.5. This difference is significant for administrators managing multiple users.
  • Reviewers say that Amazon WorkSpaces has a strong focus on Image Management with a score of 8.5, which is crucial for maintaining consistent desktop environments. Azure Virtual Desktop, while competent, does not receive the same level of praise in this area.
  • Users report that Azure Virtual Desktop is favored for its OS Compatibility, scoring 9.1, which allows for a wider range of operating systems to be used seamlessly. In comparison, Amazon WorkSpaces scores 8.9, indicating a slight limitation in this aspect.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon WorkSpaces
No pricing available
Azure Virtual Desktop
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon WorkSpaces
No trial information available
Azure Virtual Desktop
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
78
8.4
23
Ease of Use
8.6
79
8.3
23
Ease of Setup
8.6
30
9.2
6
Ease of Admin
8.3
26
9.2
6
Quality of Support
8.0
63
8.5
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
25
9.2
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
68
6.7
21
Features by Category
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.7
20
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Desktop Management
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Support
8.3
14
Not enough data
Security
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
Desktop as a Service (DaaS)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.2
21
8.7
20
Functionality
8.6
18
8.9
19
8.3
13
7.9
15
8.3
12
8.3
12
Management
7.4
15
8.9
14
7.3
13
8.7
15
8.8
15
9.1
19
8.9
15
9.1
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
Amazon WorkSpaces and Azure Virtual Desktop are categorized as Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Unique Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces is categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.2%
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Computer Software
8.7%
Management Consulting
5.4%
Financial Services
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Other
58.7%
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Education Management
16.0%
Insurance
8.0%
Consulting
4.0%
Oil & Energy
4.0%
Other
52.0%
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Discussions
Amazon WorkSpaces
Amazon WorkSpaces Discussions
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Amazon WorkSpaces has no discussions with answers
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop Discussions
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