Amazon WorkSpaces Reviews (110)

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Users consistently praise the remote accessibility and security features of Amazon WorkSpaces, highlighting its ability to provide a reliable virtual desktop experience from anywhere. Many appreciate the ease of management and integration with AWS services, making it a practical choice for organizations. However, some users note that performance can lag during peak times, particularly with slower internet connections.
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Wilson Y.
Accounting Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Intuitive"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

It allows us to remote desktop into another computer located in Japan Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Sometimes can be slow but may be due to my computer/network speed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Great application to use"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

I like that I can access on any computer. It's easy to use and saves everything. Have not lost any documents. Able to download it on any workspace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

The only call out I have is that it's slow. Starting it up takes a little bit of time to load. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vijay K.
VK
Vijay K.
Senior Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Amazon Workspace Review"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

It provides a great Virtual desktop environment to work within your client's network and it consumes less space and runs smoothly. It is compatible with Windows and other Operating Systems and does not take much space to install. Also, the software is free to use and easy to install. It has a simple User Interface and connects securely. It helps to become productive while keep running your job smoothly on the network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Sometimes it gets disconnected automatically when the network is stable and I have to login again. It takes time. Also, sometimes it lags if the client's network is weak. Some time due to server problem authentication fails and won't be able to reconnect and it takes too long. For using Amazon workspace your system should have good RAM memory and disc space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhishek J.
AJ
Abhishek J.
Vice President (Media Relations Club)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The best virtual/remote desktop application out there. Period."
4/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

The best feature is one can access their office desktop at home from their personal computer with secure connection, provided the company has integrated the service. Runs on low spec systems too with ease, virtual machine specifications can be upgraded. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Requires a good and high speed internet or one may face high 'ping' or latency while using the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very Slow - Can't rely at all times."
3/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Can be accessed from anywhere—no need to rely only on one machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Depends on the network and it is very slow depending on the software that is installed on the workspace. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shalabh A.
SA
Shalabh A.
Senior Big Data Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best Desktops-as-a-Service Solution"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Some of the features I like about the Amazon workspace are:

- Easy to configure & access

- Easy to use, does not require any specific training to start using it

- It is secure to use, allows to set up MFA (multi-factor-authentication)

- Visuals & controls are user friendly

- Allows remote access of my desktop from anywhere in world

- Can be access from all kind of devices - iPad, MacOS X, Windows, Android/Chromebook, Fire Tablet, Web Access, Linux

- Allows connecting with client systems without worrying about data security Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

- Scaling is only area where Amazon workspace lags. Scaling is limited in case of Amazon workspace. It comes with very limited hardware configuration options Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Management Consulting
UM
Verified User in Management Consulting
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Convenient Virtual Desktop App - Minimal Setup Effort"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

The simplicity and ease of setup and use of Amazon Workspaces make it an ideal virtual desktop environment to consider for various functions, including training, testing, proof of concept, development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

The only real issue I've encountered with Amazon Workspaces is that the performance can be spotty at times. For heavy-duty processing tasks or applications which require a lot of CPU and memory, be sure to request computing resources beyond what you would typically assume necessary to complete your tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nadeem A.
NA
Nadeem A.
Network Planning Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"It was fantastic using AWS"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

It helps eliminate complexities in managing OS versions and patches and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Doesn't work on slow internet connections and the CPU utilization is high Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Real Estate
AR
Verified User in Real Estate
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Escalation Specialist"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

You can use multiple softwares at on time. You can use two monitors for multi-tasking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

Sometime it can run slow, you are doing to many things at once. It takes several minutes to reboot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashley M.
AM
Ashley M.
Development Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A great way to virtualize your work experience during COVID"
5/5
What do you like best about Amazon WorkSpaces?

It's easy to use on both MAC and PC platforms. I never have to worry about whether I am in the office. The office goes with me everywhere I go. All of the programs I need are loaded on there for me. It's basically a computer inside of a computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon WorkSpaces?

There are some programs that don't function within AWS, like Zoom or other web video platforms. You have to use them outside of the platform, so if you need a document on your workspace, it can get tricky.

Additionally, only certain printers are hooked up. So if you are working remotely, you may have to take a file outside of AWS to be able to print it on a home computer. Again, these are things that could be fixed with your IT department, but would be nice if they were juts intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.