Amazon Appstream vs VMware Horizon DaaS comparison

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Also Known As
Amazon Appstream 2.0, Appstream, Appstream 2.0
VMware Horizon Desktop as a Service, Horizon DaaS, Horizon Desktop as a Service
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Overview

Amazon AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed application streaming service. You centrally manage your desktop applications on AppStream 2.0 and securely deliver them to any computer. You can easily scale to any number of users across the globe without acquiring, provisioning, and operating hardware or infrastructure. AppStream 2.0 is built on AWS, so you benefit from a data center and network architecture designed for the most security-sensitive organizations. Each user has a fluid and responsive experience with your applications, including GPU-intensive 3D design and engineering ones, because your applications run on virtual machines (VMs) optimized for specific use cases and each streaming session automatically adjusts to network conditions.
Enterprises can use AppStream 2.0 to simplify application delivery and complete their migration to the cloud. Educational institutions can provide every student access to the applications they need for class on any computer. Software vendors can use AppStream 2.0 to deliver trials, demos, and training for their applications with no downloads or installations. They can also develop a full software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution without rewriting their application.

VMware, a global leader in cloud infrastructure and digital workspace technology, accelerates digital transformation by enabling unprecedented freedom and flexibility in how our customers build and evolve IT environments. With VMware solutions, organizations are improving business agility by modernizing data centers and integrating public clouds, driving innovation with modern apps, creating exceptional experiences by empowering the digital workspace, and safeguarding customer trust by transforming security. VMware is a member of the Dell Technologies family of businesses.

Sample Customers
SolidWorks, EVARI, MathWorks, AVENA, Vanguard, Macquarie University
Cisco, Dell, NetApp
Top Industries
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Computer Software Company14%
Government10%
Financial Services Firm8%
Manufacturing Company7%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Computer Software Company13%
Healthcare Company11%
Financial Services Firm10%
Government10%
Company Size
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Small Business20%
Midsize Enterprise12%
Large Enterprise68%
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Small Business18%
Midsize Enterprise17%
Large Enterprise65%

Amazon Appstream is ranked 3rd in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) while VMware Horizon DaaS is ranked 5th in Desktop as a Service (DaaS). Amazon Appstream is rated 0.0, while VMware Horizon DaaS is rated 0.0. On the other hand, Amazon Appstream is most compared with Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service), Amazon WorkSpaces and Teradici PCoIP Zero Clients, whereas VMware Horizon DaaS is most compared with Nutanix Frame, Teradici PCoIP Zero Clients and Amazon WorkSpaces.

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