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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Amazon WorkSpaces
Star Rating
(106)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(285)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that VirtualBox excels in "Desktop Virtualization" with a score of 9.3, while Amazon WorkSpaces scores lower at 8.5, indicating that VirtualBox is often preferred for users needing robust desktop virtualization capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon WorkSpaces offers superior "Security" features, scoring 9.1 for "Two-Factor Authentication" and 9.2 for "Encryption," compared to VirtualBox's lower scores of 6.8 and 7.7 respectively, highlighting WorkSpaces' focus on secure cloud environments.
- G2 users note that VirtualBox shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, while Amazon WorkSpaces trails slightly at 8.6, suggesting that users find VirtualBox more intuitive for setting up and managing virtual machines.
- Users on G2 report that Amazon WorkSpaces provides better "Desktop Provisioning" with a score of 9.0, compared to VirtualBox's 9.2, indicating that WorkSpaces may offer more streamlined processes for deploying virtual desktops in enterprise settings.
- Reviewers mention that VirtualBox has a strong advantage in "Portability" with a score of 8.5, which is crucial for users who need to run virtual machines across different devices, while WorkSpaces does not emphasize this feature as strongly.
- Users say that both products have similar "Access Controls and Permissions" scores of 8.6, but Amazon WorkSpaces is noted for its comprehensive "Single Sign-On (SSO)" feature scoring 9.0, which enhances user experience in enterprise environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon WorkSpaces
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Amazon WorkSpaces
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
78
9.1
248
Ease of Use
8.6
79
9.0
253
Ease of Setup
8.6
30
9.0
73
Ease of Admin
8.3
26
8.4
68
Quality of Support
8.0
63
7.9
183
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
25
8.3
51
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
68
8.7
245
Features by Category
Functionality
8.5
17
9.2
34
8.6
14
8.3
29
Desktop Management
9.0
15
9.1
30
8.5
13
8.8
32
8.3
12
7.3
24
Support
8.3
14
9.0
27
Security
9.1
17
7.4
17
9.0
13
7.5
19
9.2
14
7.9
26
8.6
16
8.7
27
Performance
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
7.1
11
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Management
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces and VirtualBox are categorized as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Unique Categories
Amazon WorkSpaces is categorized as Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
VirtualBox is categorized as Server Virtualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon WorkSpaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VirtualBox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Information Technology and Services
23.0%
Computer Software
22.3%
Computer & Network Security
7.4%
Telecommunications
5.0%
Internet
4.6%
Other
37.6%
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Discussions
Amazon WorkSpaces has no discussions with answers
How easy is it to install VirtualBox and what is it used for?
2 Comments
ED
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...Read more
How do I create a virtual machine in VirtualBox?
2 Comments
KK
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...Read more
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