--- description: Review of Amazon WorkSpaces Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Amazon WorkSpaces | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Remote Desktop Software](/directory/4019/remote-desktop/software) > [Amazon WorkSpaces](/software/389986/amazon-workspaces) # Amazon WorkSpaces Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/389986/amazon-workspaces Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/389986/amazon-workspaces?page=2) > Amazon WorkSpaces is a cloud-based solution which enables businesses to provision virtual Microsoft Windows or Amazon Linux desktops, allowing end-users to remotely access documents, applications and resources via multiple devices. Employees can also personalize the WorkSpace settings with various options such as wallpaper, icons and shortcuts. The application utilizes streaming protocols, letting professionals analyze the hosted desktop, network and device in order to determine compression/decompression algorithms for transmitting media. Deployed within Amazon Virtual Private Network (VPC), it allows administrators to encrypt documents and set up restrictions for accessing resources within a network. It integrates with Microsoft Active Directory and RADIUS server, letting users manage Amazon WorkSpaces with existing credentials and enable multi-factor authentication. It comes with mobile applications for iOS and Android. It provides pay per usage model, which includes various hourly and monthly billing bundles based on subscribed region. Support is provided via documentation and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 32 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 32 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Amazon Web Services - **Location**: Seattle, US - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Amazon WorkSpaces is available at pay-per-usage model and charges are region and bundle specific. It also offers a free tier with 80 GB Root and 50GB User volumes. Linux bundle: • Value: $21/month or $7.25/month + $0.17/hour • Standard: $29/month or $7.25/month + $0.26/hour • Performance: $41/month or $7.25/month + $0.43/hour • Power: $66/month or $7.25/month + $0.64/hour • PowerPro: $123/month or $7.25/month + $1.49/hour Windows bundle: • Value: $25/month or $7.25/month + $0.22/hour • Standard: $33/month or $7.25/month + $0.30/hour • Performance: $45/month or $7.25/month + $0.47/hour • Power: $70/month or $7.25/month + $0.68/hour • PowerPro: $127/month or $7.25/month + $1.53/hour Windows bundle-Bring Your Own License: • Value: $21/month or $7.25/month + $0.17/hour • Standard: $29/month or $7.25/month + $0.26/hour • Performance: $41/month or $7.25/month + $0.43/hour • Power: $66/month or $7.25/month + $0.64/hour • PowerPro: $123/month or $7.25/month + $1.49/hour - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Admin Console - Application Management - Authentication - Automatic Backup - BYOL Management - Backup and Recovery - Cloud Computing - Collaboration Tools - Compliance Management - DaaS - Data Storage Management - Desktop Virtualization - Desktop/Application Virtualization - Device Management - File Transfer - GPU Virtualization - Mobile Access - Monitoring ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4019/remote-desktop/software) ## Related Categories - [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4019/remote-desktop/software) - [Remote Work Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4592/remote-work/software) - [VDI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4600/vdi/software) - [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4449/daas/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I can manage it from the console I can stop and restart it plus latency is zero everything is just like my local machine > > **Cons**: There is a catch, if user is not responding to the machine for about 48 hours, it will disconnect other than that everything is awesome > > Like I said, these workspaces feels like I'm using a machine that is located near me, and using it was just like my personal computer ----- ### "An honest review of Amazon Workspaces for Customer Service Representatives" — 5.0/5 > **Thea** | *14 November 2022* | Outsourcing/Offshoring | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: At first it is weird using this domain especially that it imitates a seperate device from your own laptop or pc. It has a tool bar, it's own settings and file management system. Its like a seperate laptop but from the same device. It is helpful and convenient for people who multi-task and wants to protect their workplace files, tools and transactions without it being mixed or leaked from your personal computer's software and domain. > > **Cons**: An area of improvement for this platform is that it needs to set how many users can log in at the same time, because due to crowding it has a tendency to perform slowly. A visibility of the admin to the number of users online pero domain will be a great advantage. ----- ### "Lockdown lifesaver" — 3.0/5 > **Shirley** | *17 February 2022* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it gives me access to the software I used at my desk in the office, but remotely. I look after a large and busy team, and need to have the tools at my disposal to assist them efficiently. Amazon Workspaces allows me to login on any machine, safely and securely, and have access to my work quickly from any location. > > **Cons**: It sometimes disconnects randomly or gets slow in the evenings. > > I would recommend this to individuals and teams working remotely or by hybrid working. You can access your usual tools and systems, so don't have to make excuses for not being in the office to solve problems. ----- ### "Review for Amazon Workspace based on daily use" — 4.0/5 > **Montu** | *11 March 2022* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Amazon Workspaces is fantastic for us as we need a reliable Desktop computer from anywhere. Amazon's uniquely assigned registration codes to each customer and restrictive access to designated user only makes it a more secure remote desktop tool. Our onshore client connects securely and quickly and it holds very less data, enough to be used on extremely old computers. Apart from this, security, network access, restricted permissions, this all features are easy to control from AWS. Customer support is usually good and in a quick manner. > > **Cons**: Sometimes, it disconnects randomly or gets slow in the prime time, makes us to loose our productive hours. The lag time in access sometime annoying. > > Quick, Secure, Reliable, Use Friendly, Quick Installation makes it the most loved remote desktop tool. ----- ### "Excellent remote work product." — 5.0/5 > **Rebecca** | *12 December 2022* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How easy it is to use. We use it with both a thin client and a personal computer in our household and find it easy to use and access with both. > > **Cons**: So far I haven't found anything. It rarely malfunctions and when it does it is only a matter of minutes before it is up and running again. > > I have been using it since early 2020 and so far it has been incredibly reliable. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/389986/amazon-workspaces?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/389986/amazon-workspaces) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data