Amazon WorkSpaces vs Vagon Cloud Computer

Amazon WorkSpaces8.9Visit Vagon Cloud Computer7.8Visit

Higher score Amazon WorkSpaces #3 in Cloud PC Services 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site

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Vagon Cloud Computer #10 in Cloud PC Services 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Vagon

• Amazon WorkSpaces fits best

  AWS-based Windows or Linux desktops

• Vagon Cloud Computer fits best

  Flexible hourly Windows cloud computing

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Side by side

Feature	Amazon WorkSpaces 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Vagon Cloud Computer 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.8
Ranking	#3 in Cloud PC Services	#10 in Cloud PC Services
Best for	AWS-based Windows or Linux desktops	Flexible hourly Windows cloud computing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$25/device/mo	$7.99/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Compliance	SOC 2	GDPR
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Amazon WorkSpaces 2/2 · Vagon Cloud Computer 2/2
GPU option	✓	✓
Dedicated resources	✓	✓
Specs
Desktop OS	Not checked yet	Windows
Included storage	Not checked yet	75 GB
Access platforms	windows, macos, linux, ios, android, web	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Session persistence	Both	Persistent
Our review
Pros	Supports managed Windows and Linux cloud desktops Offers GPU bundles, custom images, and configurable resources Provides native clients, browser access, and flexible billing modes	Hourly plans start at $0.25 with persistent files and data CPU-only and NVIDIA GPU tiers support varied workloads Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
Cons	Pricing varies by Region, operating system, bundle, storage, and billing mode No free plan is available Nested virtualization is limited to supported non-GPU DCV bundles	Compute rates may vary by region Storage fees are charged separately from compute Usage costs can rise quickly on higher performance tiers
Our verdict	Amazon WorkSpaces is a fully managed desktop-as-a-service platform for delivering cloud-hosted virtual desktops and applications through AWS. It supports Windows and several Linux distributions, with configurable compute, memory, root… Read the review →	Vagon Cloud Computer provides a personal Windows desktop hosted in the cloud and accessed through a browser or supported device. It is designed for creatives, gamers, engineers, developers, and other users who need more CPU, RAM, storage,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Amazon WorkSpaces — where it wins

  • Supports managed Windows and Linux cloud desktops
  • Offers GPU bundles, custom images, and configurable resources
  • Provides native clients, browser access, and flexible billing modes

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing varies by Region, operating system, bundle, storage, and billing mode
  • No free plan is available
  • Nested virtualization is limited to supported non-GPU DCV bundles

• Vagon Cloud Computer — where it wins

  • Hourly plans start at $0.25 with persistent files and data
  • CPU-only and NVIDIA GPU tiers support varied workloads
  • Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Compute rates may vary by region
  • Storage fees are charged separately from compute
  • Usage costs can rise quickly on higher performance tiers

• Amazon WorkSpaces8.9/10 · Paid

  A flexible AWS desktop service for Windows and Linux environments with GPU options.

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• Vagon Cloud Computer7.8/10 · Paid

  A flexible Windows cloud PC for hourly access to scalable CPU and GPU resources.

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