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# Alternatives to Protected Desktop

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> Explore the top alternatives to Protected Desktop. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Inuvika OVD Enterprise** — 5.0/5 (23 reviews) — Desktop as a Service, offered by our hosting partners around the world at prices that are significantly lower than the competition.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/147724/open-virtual-desktop-enterprise)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/147724/1021689/open-virtual-desktop-enterprise/vs/protected-desktop)
2. **Kasm Workspaces** — 4.9/5 (29 reviews) — Stream Windows, Linux and MacOS desktops directly to your web browser…on any device and from any location.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/210512/kasm-server)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/210512/1021689/kasm-server/vs/protected-desktop)
3. **Microsoft Azure** — 4.6/5 (1955 reviews) — Azure is a comprehensive computing platform, providing cloud infrastructure, services, developer tools, and innovations in data and AI.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/16365/azure)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/16365/1021689/azure/vs/protected-desktop)
4. **VirtualBox** — 4.6/5 (887 reviews) — Open source virtualization tool that enables users to run multiple operating systems, such as windows, and Macintosh on one machine.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/169939/virtualbox)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/169939/1021689/virtualbox/vs/protected-desktop)
5. **Citrix Workspace** — 4.2/5 (121 reviews) — Citrix Workspace is a unified, secure \& intelligent digital workspace that organizes \& guides work \& transforms employee experience.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/197616/citrix-workspace)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/197616/1021689/citrix-workspace/vs/protected-desktop)
6. **Weytop** — 4.8/5 (16 reviews) — Weytop's mastery of new streaming technologies now makes it possible to offer a Cloud PC of unmatched simplicity and ease of use.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1029201/weytop)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/1021689/1029201/protected-desktop/vs/weytop)
7. **VMware Horizon** — 4.4/5 (28 reviews) — VMware Horizon provides the infrastructure to deliver virtual desktops and applications.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/203536/horizon)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/203536/1021689/horizon/vs/protected-desktop)
8. **Citrix DaaS** — 4.3/5 (154 reviews) — Reduce IT costs and increase efficiency with cloud VDI solutions on Microsoft Azure
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/116275/xendesktop)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/116275/1021689/xendesktop/vs/protected-desktop)
9. **Nerdio** — 4.6/5 (10 reviews) — Nerdio Manager empowers IT teams to easily deploy, manage, and cost-optimize Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/154190/nerdio)
   - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/154190/1021689/nerdio/vs/protected-desktop)
10. **Thinfinity Remote Desktop** (0 reviews) — Thinfinity Remote Workspace lets you enable secure remote and hybrid work (WFH) for your organization in a matter of hours.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1018073/thinfinity-remote-dekstop)
    - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/1018073/1021689/thinfinity-remote-dekstop/vs/protected-desktop)
11. **Workspot** — 4.4/5 (14 reviews) — Turnkey, global SaaS platform delivers enterprise-ready Windows 10/11 Cloud PCs across Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and AWS regions.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/195242/workspot)
    - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/195242/1021689/workspot/vs/protected-desktop)
12. **Thinfinity Remote Workspace** — 5.0/5 (2 reviews) — Revolutionary DaaS with ZTNA for unmatched security \& efficiency. Features auto-scaling, multi-cloud support, and VPN-free access
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1026251/thinfinity-workspace)
    - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/1021689/1026251/protected-desktop/vs/thinfinity-workspace)
13. **INFINITY Workspaces** — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — All-in-One turnkey solution optimized for each industry, application, user profile, and business needs for superior performance \& CEX.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1015756/infinity-workspaces)
    - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/1015756/1021689/infinity-workspaces/vs/protected-desktop)
14. **Cameyo** — 4.9/5 (14 reviews) — Securely deliver all your business-critical apps to any device from the browser without VPNs, for 70% less cost than VDI \& DaaS.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/177845/cameyo-cloud)
    - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/177845/1021689/cameyo-cloud/vs/protected-desktop)
15. **Amazon WorkSpaces** — 4.3/5 (32 reviews) — Amazon spaces is a virtual desktop solution with remote access capabilities that assist employees with collaboration and file sharing
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/203828/amazon-workspaces)
    - [Compare vs Protected Desktop](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/203828/1021689/amazon-workspaces/vs/protected-desktop)

## Related Categories

- [Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32996/desktop-as-a-service-%28daas%29/software)
- [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31078/virtual-machine/software)
- [VDI Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31996/vdi/software)

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