Best DaaS Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 platforms from desktop as a service software ranked against DaaS on the same published basis.
- 1DaaS vs DaDesktop
- 3DaaS vs Amazon WorkSpaces
- 4DaaS vs Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service
- 5DaaS vs V2 Cloud
- 6DaaS vs vDeskWorks
- 7DaaS vs Evolve IP Managed DaaS
- 8DaaS vs Shells
- 9DaaS vs Dizzion Cloud PC
- 10DaaS vs IronOrbit INFINITY Workspaces
- 11DaaS vs Inara Systems Desktop
- 12DaaS vs Parallels Desktop
- 13DaaS vs Selectel Desktop as a Service
- 14DaaS vs Citrix Secure Private Access
- 15DaaS vs Hyve Cloud Hosting
- 16DaaS vs Tehama Secure Virtual Desktop
- 17DaaS vs Cloudalize Cloud Workstation
- 18DaaS vs DTS Desktop as a Service
- 19DaaS vs Daystar Cloud Desktop
- 20DaaS vs Azure Virtual Desktop
- 21DaaS vs united hoster Desktop as a Service
DaaS alternatives compared
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DaDesktop | 7.9 | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | ||
| 3 | Amazon WorkSpaces | 7.2 | $4.19/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | |
| 4 | Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service | 7.0 | No | $352.19/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 5 | V2 Cloud | 7.0 | No | $35/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 6 | vDeskWorks | 7.0 | No | $59.95/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 7 | Evolve IP Managed DaaS | 6.9 | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | ||
| 8 | Shells | 6.9 | No | $14.95/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 9 | Dizzion Cloud PC | 6.5 | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | ||
| 10 | IronOrbit INFINITY Workspaces | 6.5 | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | ||
| 11 | Inara Systems Desktop | 6.4 | No | £29.99/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 12 | Parallels Desktop | 6.4 | Linux, Mac, Windows | ||
| 13 | Selectel Desktop as a Service | 6.4 | No | RUB 3,050/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 14 | Citrix Secure Private Access | 6.3 | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | ||
| 15 | Hyve Cloud Hosting | 6.3 | Web | ||
| 16 | Tehama Secure Virtual Desktop | 6.3 | Linux, Web, Windows | ||
| 17 | Cloudalize Cloud Workstation | 6.2 | Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows | ||
| 18 | DTS Desktop as a Service | 6.2 | Android, iOS, Linux, Web, Windows | ||
| 19 | Daystar Cloud Desktop | 6.1 | Web | ||
| 20 | Azure Virtual Desktop | 6.0 | Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows | ||
| 21 | united hoster Desktop as a Service | 6.0 | No | €59.99/mo | Web, Windows |
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Questions about DaaS alternatives
What is the best alternative to DaaS?
DaDesktop, number 1 in desktop as a service software with a score of 7.9 out of 10. The others here: Amazon WorkSpaces, Ace Cloud Hosting Desktop as a Service, V2 Cloud and 16 more.
Is there a free alternative to DaaS?
None of the 20 alternatives here publishes a free plan on its own pricing page.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.