Selectel Desktop as a Service review
A managed Horizon desktop service for teams already on Selectel cloud infrastructure.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Selectel Desktop as a Service provides remote virtual desktops based on Omnissa Horizon VDI in Selectel’s VMware-powered public cloud. It suits organizations that want employees to access company workstations remotely, run graphics-intensive applications such as CAD or video editing, or keep work data off end-user devices. Desktops can use Windows Server, Windows 10 LTSC, Windows 11, or Ubuntu images, and are offered in fixed configurations with or without GPU. Users connect through a browser with Horizon HTML Access or through Omnissa Horizon Client, including Blast protocol connectivity.
The service’s strongest fit is within Selectel’s ecosystem. Private-network connectivity to other Selectel products and integration with Selectel Global Router make it relevant for teams whose infrastructure is already hosted there. Selectel operates the service infrastructure and storage, and handles monitoring, backups, desktop maintenance, and desktop availability. Automatic virtual-machine load balancing is also part of the service. These managed components may suit organizations that prefer a cloud-hosted desktop service over operating the underlying virtual desktop infrastructure themselves.
According to Selectel’s documentation, the service is billed monthly, with cost depending on configuration. That makes the fixed desktop options and required GPU choice important considerations when comparing costs. It is paid rather than a free-plan product, and the listed access methods are browser and Horizon Client. Teams already using Selectel and seeking managed Windows or Ubuntu desktops should consider it; organizations prioritizing broad third-party integrations or highly customizable desktop configurations may be better served by another DaaS option.
Selectel Desktop as a Service pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Browser or Horizon Client access, including Blast connectivity
- Windows and Ubuntu images with optional GPU configurations
- Selectel manages infrastructure, backups, monitoring, and desktop maintenance
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing depends on configuration and is billed monthly
- The listed integration is focused on Selectel Global Router
- Desktop configurations are fixed rather than freely customized
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