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We performed a comparison between Amazon WorkSpaces and Nutanix Frame based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Amazon WorkSpaces vs. Nutanix Frame Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It has good speed and connects well with computers.""We can work remotely using the solution.""The best thing about Amazon WorkSpaces is the security it provides.""The tool has low latency and multimedia support. For instance, running Zoom calls on Amazon WorkSpaces seamlessly supports local microphones, speakers, and web cameras. This feature is transparent for applications, allowing me to use the Zoom application without requiring exceptional support for remote web cameras or microphones. Amazon WorkSpaces provides this functionality at the operating system level, enabling effortless video conferencing. To my knowledge, Microsoft Remote Desktop does not offer the same support.""The best feature is that it operates very quickly. It depends on the regional location. If we choose a nearby location, nearby servers, it will be best for users to use.""The most valuable features are easy provisioning, an active directory, and mobile access.""Security, streaming, faster performance, scalability, and the fact that it is very much cost-effective, are some of the solution's valuable features.""The product is easy to access. You can access the solution from anywhere at any time."

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"The singular management interface is crucial, particularly for the operations team as it minimizes complexity and enhances operational efficiency.""The pricing of the solution and management are good features.""Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade.""The scalability of the solution is quite good."

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Cons
"The initial setup was somewhat difficult.""Configuration was a bit complicated at first but manageable.""The product needs to improve its pricing. It should also improve corporate identity management and single sign-on.""One area that can be improved is the ability to install third-party apps.""The speed and performance are not always the greatest. It can be improved.""I would say that it is a little complex to configure.""You cannot install external applications without doing some additional configurations inside the solution as opposed to your normal desktop or laptop.""Making it more self-service friendly would be the implement I'd be looking for. When we have to add new applications, we have to go through the IT to do that, and they need to do some configuration changes. I believe they have to reevaluate the computation and storage and the memory. So this is this is something that as an unrequired and should be changed. Also, the initial start time takes couple of minutes and it is easy for get distracted during the time. So if it can reduce the start time to a reasonable start of time to a reasonable time of five to ten seconds. That will be great."

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"As the solution is not completely straightforward, you do need some experience to configure and implement it.""It would be highly beneficial if they could offer a version that is entirely on-premises, eliminating the need for cloud connection except for data access.""The solution’s pricing could be improved.""The solution can be made faster and it should improve performance wise."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There are several different options available, but it can range anywhere from $85 to $150 a month per machine."
  • "The bundle works out to be approximately $20.00 per month."
  • "The solution is not very cheap and it is not too pricey."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is low and ten is a high price, I rate the pricing a two."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I think that the price can be lower. We have cases where the customer needs to have lower costs. So since we don't have options, like, shadow mode, they need to decrease pricing or have other models for reduced pricing."
  • "They have hourly and monthly pricing, and because our use case is, more of a sporadic use, so I go for hourly pricing. Again, the details of the pricing is handled by the procurement. From an end user perspective, pay as you use hourly is suitable"
  • "Price-wise Amazon Workspaces is cheaper than most services available."
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  • "The licensing is based on the number of users of the solution."
  • "The pricing of the solution is very good."
  • "It is a cost-effective option with comparable functionality to competitors."
  • "Nutanix Frame is a very expensive solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Performance and scalability are valuable features.
    Top Answer:It is very expensive. I would rate the pricing model a ten out of ten, with ten being the most expensive. There are additional costs to the standard licensing fees.
    Top Answer:Configuration was a bit complicated at first but manageable. In future releases, I would like to see more user-friendly administrator controls.
    Top Answer:Nutanix Frame is easy to install, manage, and upgrade.
    Top Answer:Nutanix Frame can be used to transition hardware and replace traditional hardware architecture like physical servers, storage, and SAN switches.
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    Also Known As
    WorkSpaces
    Nutanix Xi Frame
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    Overview

    Amazon WorkSpaces is a fully managed desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solution provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It allows users to access a virtual desktop environment in the cloud from various devices, including laptops, tablets, and thin clients.

    With Amazon WorkSpaces, users can have a complete desktop experience with their familiar applications and data, while the underlying infrastructure and management tasks are handled by AWS. The virtual desktops provided by Amazon WorkSpaces are persistent, meaning that user data and settings are retained even when disconnected from the virtual desktop.

    Amazon WorkSpaces Features:

    • Desktop Experience: Provides a complete Windows or Linux desktop experience for users.
    • Device Flexibility: Accessible from various devices such as computers, tablets, and thin clients.
    • Managed Service: AWS manages infrastructure, updates, patches, and backups.
    • Flexible Scaling: Easily scale the number of virtual desktops based on needs.
    • Security and Compliance: Built-in security features and compliance capabilities.
    • Cost-Effective: Pay-as-you-go pricing model for optimized cost management.
    • Integration with AWS Services: Seamlessly integrates with other AWS services.
    • User Profile Management: Supports saving and applying user-specific settings.
    • Application Compatibility: Supports a wide range of applications.

    Amazon WorkSpaces Benefits:

    • Flexible Accessibility: Users can access their virtual desktops from various devices, providing flexibility and mobility.
    • Simplified Management: AWS manages the underlying infrastructure, reducing the burden of desktop management for organizations.
    • Scalability: Easily scale the number of virtual desktops up or down based on business needs, accommodating workforce changes.
    • Enhanced Security: Built-in security features and compliance capabilities ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
    • Cost Savings: Pay-as-you-go pricing eliminates upfront infrastructure costs, allowing organizations to optimize their desktop infrastructure expenses.
    • Integration with AWS Services: Seamlessly integrate with other AWS services for enhanced functionality and capabilities.
    • User-Friendly Experience: Offers a familiar desktop environment with customizable settings and application compatibility.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Sachin Narvekar, IT-IS LEAD at Tata Consultancy, writes that "Amazon WorkSpaces is a virtual desktop platform. So, instead of having your laptops, and desktops, you can have your data on the cloud.”, he also adds, "Security, streaming, faster performance, scalability, and the fact that it is very much cost-effective, are some of the solution's valuable features."

    Ravi-Bhardwaj, Manager at Ravi RITS Enterprice, states that “The solution has improved the organization because now any user who doesn't have a corporate laptop can connect to the system, security is still high, and it uses very low bandwidth.”

    Nutanix makes infrastructure invisible, elevating IT to focus on the applications and services that power their business. The Nutanix enterprise cloud platform leverages web-scale engineering and consumer-grade design to natively converge compute, virtualization and storage into a resilient, software-defined solution with rich machine intelligence. The result is predictable performance, cloud-like infrastructure consumption, robust security, and seamless application mobility for a broad range of enterprise applications.

    Sample Customers
    GrubHub, Endemol Shine Nederland, CMC Property Services
    JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    Amazon WorkSpaces vs. Nutanix Frame
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    Amazon WorkSpaces is ranked 2nd in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) with 14 reviews while Nutanix Frame is ranked 4th in Desktop as a Service (DaaS) with 4 reviews. Amazon WorkSpaces is rated 8.2, while Nutanix Frame is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Amazon WorkSpaces writes "A High Performing Amazon Workspace Solution for Seamless Workspace Management". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nutanix Frame writes "A cost-effective and streamlined virtual desktop infrastructure solution with a user-friendly interface and simplified management". Amazon WorkSpaces is most compared with Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service), Amazon Appstream, Teradici PCoIP Zero Clients and VMware Horizon DaaS, whereas Nutanix Frame is most compared with VMware Horizon DaaS, Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) and Amazon Appstream. See our Amazon WorkSpaces vs. Nutanix Frame report.

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