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Head-to-head · Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers

Amazon WorkSpaces vs Inuvika OVD Enterprise

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Amazon WorkSpaces #4 in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AWS
Inuvika OVD Enterprise #8 in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Inuvika

Amazon WorkSpaces leads on 0 checks, Inuvika OVD Enterprise on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAmazon WorkSpaces · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceInuvika OVD Enterprise · $7.50/user/mo

Amazon WorkSpaces scores higher on our rubric for desktop as a service (daas) providers: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Inuvika OVD Enterprise is cheaper to start at $7.50/user/mo against $25/user/mo.

Amazon WorkSpaces is the better fit for managed cloud desktops with predictable billing. Inuvika OVD Enterprise is the better fit for organizations delivering Windows and Linux apps.

  • Amazon WorkSpaces fits best

    Managed cloud desktops with predictable billing

  • Inuvika OVD Enterprise fits best

    Organizations delivering Windows and Linux apps

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Side by side

Feature Amazon WorkSpaces 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Inuvika OVD Enterprise 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #4 in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers #8 in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers
Best for Managed cloud desktops with predictable billing Organizations delivering Windows and Linux apps
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $25/device/mo $7.50/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Tickets
Compliance SOC 2 SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amazon WorkSpaces 0/4 · Inuvika OVD Enterprise 0/4
Persistent desktops Not checked yet Not checked yet
Pooled desktops Not checked yet Not checked yet
GPU desktops Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bring your own license Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop OS options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment model Not checked yet Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Windows and Linux desktops with configurable compute and storage
  • GPU-enabled bundles and custom images support specialized desktop needs
  • Native clients and browser access across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Delivers Windows and Linux applications in the same user session
  • Supports shared and dedicated desktops across both operating systems
  • Offers browser, desktop, mobile and thin-client access
Cons
  • The $25 monthly example applies to a specific Windows Value Bundle and AWS Region
  • Pricing varies by Region, operating system, bundle, storage and billing mode
  • Listed support channel is documentation; listed integrations are comparatively limited
  • Self-hosted plans require a minimum purchase of 20 users
  • Annual subscription prices are based on 500 concurrent users
  • DaaS is available through Inuvika partners
Our verdict

Amazon WorkSpaces delivers cloud-hosted virtual desktops and applications for organizations serving remote or hybrid teams, including task workers, contact centers, developers, engineers and data scientists. AWS manages the desktop…

Read the review →

Inuvika OVD Enterprise delivers Windows and Linux applications, shared desktops and dedicated desktops to remote users. It suits organizations that need a hybrid deployment choice: the platform can run on premises, in private or public…

Read the review →
  1. Amazon WorkSpacesDesktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers 9.1Paid
  2. Inuvika OVD EnterpriseDesktop as a Service (DaaS) Providers 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Amazon WorkSpaces — where it wins

    • Windows and Linux desktops with configurable compute and storage
    • GPU-enabled bundles and custom images support specialized desktop needs
    • Native clients and browser access across desktop and mobile platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The $25 monthly example applies to a specific Windows Value Bundle and AWS Region
    • Pricing varies by Region, operating system, bundle, storage and billing mode
    • Listed support channel is documentation; listed integrations are comparatively limited

  • Inuvika OVD Enterprise — where it wins

    • Delivers Windows and Linux applications in the same user session
    • Supports shared and dedicated desktops across both operating systems
    • Offers browser, desktop, mobile and thin-client access

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted plans require a minimum purchase of 20 users
    • Annual subscription prices are based on 500 concurrent users
    • DaaS is available through Inuvika partners
  • Amazon WorkSpaces9.1/10 · Paid

    Managed Windows and Linux desktops with configurable bundles and monthly or hourly billing.

    Visit AWSFull verdict →
  • Inuvika OVD Enterprise8.5/10 · Paid

    A flexible Windows/Linux delivery platform with lower per-user pricing on longer annual terms.

    Visit InuvikaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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