# Amazon WorkSpaces vs VMWare Horizon DaaS Comparison


| | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 110 | 26 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (81 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (83 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (34 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (66 reviews) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (72 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon WorkSpaces

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### VMWare Horizon DaaS

#### 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 |
| **VMWare Horizon DaaS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Virtualization** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Desktop Management

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **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

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Device Portability** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **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

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon WorkSpaces** | 8.5/10 | 25 |
| **VMWare Horizon DaaS** | 8.1/10 | 8 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Desktop Virtualization** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Backend Hosting** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Hybrid Desktop Hosting** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **GPU Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Admin Console** | 8.0 (19 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
| **Solution Integration** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **OS Compatibility** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Infrastructure Selection** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## 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)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon WorkSpaces | VMWare Horizon DaaS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 22.9% | 19.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 53.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 39.6% | 26.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon WorkSpaces

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 5.2%
- **Financial Services:** 5.2%
- **Insurance:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.2%
- **Hospitality:** 3.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 41.7%

#### VMWare Horizon DaaS

- **Computer Software:** 26.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.1%
- **Government Administration:** 7.7%
- **Banking:** 7.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.8%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.8%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.8%
- **Legal Services:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Government Relations:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 11.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon WorkSpaces

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### Alternatives to VMWare Horizon DaaS

- [Citrix DaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-citrix-daas/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (546 reviews)
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- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [Kasm Workspaces](https://www.g2.com/products/kasm-workspaces/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Neverinstall](https://www.g2.com/products/neverinstall-neverinstall/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [XTIUM Desktop as a Service](https://www.g2.com/products/xtium-desktop-as-a-service/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (31 reviews)

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### Amazon WorkSpaces

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### VMWare Horizon DaaS

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-workspaces-vs-vmware-horizon-daas)