# Amazon WorkSpaces vs Azure Virtual Desktop Comparison | | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 109 | 29 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (80 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (82 reviews) | 8.4 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (71 reviews) | 6.8 (22 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Amazon WorkSpaces #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure Virtual Desktop #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Amazon WorkSpaces** | 8.7/10 | 20 | | **Azure Virtual Desktop** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Desktop Virtualization** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application Virtualization** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Desktop Management | Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Desktop Provisioning** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Image Management** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Load Balancing** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Support | Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Device Portability** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Two-Factor Authentication** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Access Controls and Permissions** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Desktop as a Service (DaaS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Amazon WorkSpaces** | 8.4/10 | 24 | | **Azure Virtual Desktop** | 8.8/10 | 22 | #### Functionality | Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Desktop Virtualization** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Backend Hosting** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | | **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | #### Management | Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Admin Console** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | | **Solution Integration** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **OS Compatibility** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | | **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (17 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas) **Unique to Amazon WorkSpaces (1):** [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Amazon WorkSpaces | Azure Virtual Desktop | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 23.2% | 44.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 37.9% | 18.5% | | **Enterprise** | 38.9% | 37.0% | ### By Industry #### Amazon WorkSpaces - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.8% - **Computer Software:** 8.4% - **Financial Services:** 5.3% - **Management Consulting:** 5.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 4.2% - **Higher Education:** 4.2% - **Insurance:** 4.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2% - **Accounting:** 3.2% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.2% - **Other:** 41.1% #### Azure Virtual Desktop - **Information Technology and Services:** 22.2% - **Education Management:** 14.8% - **Insurance:** 7.4% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.7% - **Biotechnology:** 3.7% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.7% - **Chemicals:** 3.7% - **Computer Software:** 3.7% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.7% - **Design:** 3.7% - **Other:** 29.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Amazon WorkSpaces - [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews) - [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (248 reviews) - [Workspace ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/workspace-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (40 reviews) - [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews) - [XTIUM Desktop as a Service](https://www.g2.com/products/xtium-desktop-as-a-service/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (31 reviews) - [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews) - [Workspot - Enterprise Desktop Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/workspot-enterprise-desktop-cloud/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Horizon Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/horizon-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (14 reviews) - [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews) - [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews) ### Alternatives to Azure Virtual Desktop - [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews) - [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews) - [V2 Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (248 reviews) - [Horizon Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/horizon-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (14 reviews) - [VMWare Horizon DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-horizon-daas/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Inuvika OVD Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/inuvika-ovd-enterprise/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (19 reviews) - [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews) - [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews) - [Workspace ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/workspace-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (40 reviews) - [Workspot - Enterprise Desktop Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/workspot-enterprise-desktop-cloud/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (19 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Amazon WorkSpaces No discussions available for this product. ### Azure Virtual Desktop - Title: [What are the key features of most virtual desktops?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-key-features-of-most-virtual-desktops) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I think that Windows Virtual Desktop is in vogue." - Title: [How do I open?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-open) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can access via RDC" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-workspaces-vs-microsoft-azure-virtual-desktop)