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# Compare VMware Horizon vs Amazon WorkSpaces

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> Detailed comparison between VMware Horizon and Amazon WorkSpaces. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | VMware Horizon | Amazon WorkSpaces |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 28 | 32 |
| **Starting Price** | US$3,116.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | - | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | Videos | Videos |

## Key features

### VMware Horizon

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Admin Console
- Application Management
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Desktop Virtualisation
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- File Transfer
- For MSPs
- GPU Virtualization
- Multi-Device Support
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Remote Update/Installation
- Role-Based Permissions
- Secure Data Storage
- Single Sign On
- User Management

### Amazon WorkSpaces

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Admin Console
- Application Management
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Desktop Virtualisation
- Desktop/Application Virtualization
- File Transfer
- GPU Virtualization
- Monitoring
- Multi-Device Support
- Policy Management
- Remote Access/Control
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Remote Update/Installation
- Role-Based Permissions
- Secure Data Storage
- Single Sign On
- User Management

## Links

- [View VMware Horizon Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/203536/horizon)
- [View Amazon WorkSpaces Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/203828/amazon-workspaces)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/203536/203828/horizon/vs/amazon-workspaces)

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