# Amazon WorkSpaces, V2 Cloud vs VirtualBox Comparison

| | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 109 | 248 | 295 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Start at 40$ per month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Amazon WorkSpaces

**Not enough data**

### V2 Cloud

Pros:
- Ease of Use (17 reviews)
- Easy Setup (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (5 reviews)
- Pricing Issues (3 reviews)

### VirtualBox

Pros:
- Virtualization Management (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (3 reviews)
- Communication Clarity (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (80 reviews) | 9.2 (174 reviews) | 9.1 (257 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (82 reviews) | 9.5 (176 reviews) | 9.0 (262 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 9.5 (134 reviews) | 9.0 (82 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 9.4 (117 reviews) | 8.4 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 9.5 (166 reviews) | 7.9 (190 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 9.5 (118 reviews) | 8.3 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (71 reviews) | 9.3 (165 reviews) | 8.7 (252 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon WorkSpaces

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### V2 Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic Plans

Price: Start at 40$ per month

Description: Our pricing is tailored for businesses that really want to get the most of cloud infrastructure. You get a pay-as-you-go model with a bundle of interesting features.

Key Features:
- Windows 10 multi-user (based on Server 2019)
- 50 GB disk space (expandable)
- Blazing fast processors and drives

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/v2-cloud/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### VirtualBox

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon WorkSpaces** | 8.7/10 | 20 |
| **V2 Cloud** | 9.2/10 | 55 |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.3/10 | 44 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 9.5 (49 reviews) | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Application Virtualization** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (44 reviews) | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Provisioning** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (46 reviews) | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Image Management** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (39 reviews) | 8.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **Load Balancing** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (45 reviews) | 7.3 (24 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 7.9 (28 reviews) | 
| **Access Controls and Permissions** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon WorkSpaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **V2 Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **VirtualBox** | 8.2/10 | 16 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Application Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon WorkSpaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **V2 Cloud** | 7.8/10 | 15 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Workspace** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Server Uptime** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **IT Support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing** | Not enough data | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Application support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sage Hosting** | Not enough data | 6.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Hosting** | Not enough data | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Game Servers** | Not enough data | 5.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quickbooks Hosting** | Not enough data | 6.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon WorkSpaces** | 8.4/10 | 24 |
| **V2 Cloud** | 9.1/10 | 71 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 9.3 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backend Hosting** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **OS Compatibility** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Remote Desktop

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon WorkSpaces** | N/A | N/A |
| **V2 Cloud** | 8.8/10 | 93 |
| **VirtualBox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Usage Information** | Not enough data | 8.8 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Diagnostics** | Not enough data | 8.7 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Session Transfer** | Not enough data | 8.7 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Access** | Not enough data | 9.1 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-Platform Access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Device Access** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Applications Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Wipe** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Enrollment** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi)

**Unique to Amazon WorkSpaces (1):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas)

**Unique to V2 Cloud (3):** [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-as-a-service-daas), [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/remote-desktop), [Cloud Application Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-application-hosting)

**Unique to VirtualBox (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon WorkSpaces | V2 Cloud | VirtualBox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.2% | 83.7% | 43.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.9% | 12.9% | 34.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.9% | 3.4% | 21.9% | 

### 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%

#### V2 Cloud

- **Accounting:** 22.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.0%
- **Retail:** 3.5%
- **Financial Services:** 3.1%
- **Construction:** 3.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 34.1%

#### VirtualBox

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.4%
- **Computer Software:** 22.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.7%
- **Food & Beverages:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 27.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon WorkSpaces

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [Workspace ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/workspace-one/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [Horizon Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/horizon-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Workspot - Enterprise Desktop Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/workspot-enterprise-desktop-cloud/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-azure-virtual-desktop/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (29 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 (232 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)
- [VMWare Horizon DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-horizon-daas/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (26 reviews)

### Alternatives to V2 Cloud

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [AnyDesk](https://www.g2.com/products/anydesk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1100 reviews)
- [Splashtop Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/splashtop-remote-access/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (513 reviews)
- [TeamViewer](https://www.g2.com/products/teamviewer/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3985 reviews)
- [BlackBerry UEM](https://www.g2.com/products/blackberry-uem/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (376 reviews)
- [RemotePC](https://www.g2.com/products/remotepc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (651 reviews)
- [ScreenConnect](https://www.g2.com/products/screenconnect/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (503 reviews)
- [RealVNC](https://www.g2.com/products/realvnc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (439 reviews)
- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [Zoho Assist](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-assist/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (701 reviews)

### Alternatives to VirtualBox

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [VMware Workstation Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-workstation-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (139 reviews)
- [VMware Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-fusion/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Proxmox VE](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Vagrant](https://www.g2.com/products/vagrant/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2395 reviews)
- [Xen Project](https://www.g2.com/products/xen-project/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon WorkSpaces

No discussions available for this product.

### V2 Cloud

- Title: [What is V2 Cloud used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-v2-cloud-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "VDI or cloud desktop"
- Title: [we are stuck in installing Printers ? also what office do you use for this system ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/we-are-stuck-in-installing-printers-also-what-office-do-you-use-for-this-system) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Faisal. We're using Microsoft 365 (Office 365). For your printing, a member of our customer success team reached out. "
- Title: [What is the best way to white label as a reseller/partner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/38470-what-is-the-best-way-to-white-label-as-a-reseller-partner) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Gregory. Since you're already a reseller, you have access to our white-label downloads. You can provide the link to your customers to download the desktop..."

### VirtualBox

- Title: [How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-virtual-machine-in-virtualbox) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Install Virtual Box on virtual box site.
after installation click on #New option
then get a name what types of os you want to install like Centos
then..."
- Title: [Is VirtualBox free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-virtualbox-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is"
- Title: [How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10403-que-ta-facil-es-instalar-virtual-box-y-para-que-nos-sirve) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is relatively easy to install, you just need to run its installer and follow the quick installation steps. It helps us to simulate different operating..."
- Title: [What is VirtualBox software virtualization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-virtualbox-software-virtualization) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can run an OS virtually inside the software (virtualbox) without affecting the local OS.
The services of the virtualized OS could be limited but you can..."
- Title: [How does virtual box work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-virtual-box-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It uses the machine resources to allocate and run another machine. It's like having another pc, that shares your resources with the main one."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-workspaces-vs-v2-cloud-vs-virtualbox)