Kasm Workspaces delivers virtual desktops, browser isolation, and application streaming through a workspace platform. It supports containerized sessions and virtual machine workspaces, which users can open in a modern browser without plugins, agents, or client installs. Kasm lists deployment options for on-premises, disconnected or air-gapped environments, multiple clouds, and hybrid architectures. Connectivity protocols include KasmVNC, VNC, SSH, and RDP. Administrators can set group policies, role-based access, data loss prevention restrictions, and session-level controls; supported authentication providers include LDAP, SAML, and OIDC. Kasm states that it has SOC 2 Type II and CMMC Level 2 certifications, while noting that customer compliance depends on how controls are implemented and maintained in the customer environment. The Community edition is free and allows five concurrent sessions, but excludes commercial use. Paid Starter licensing begins at $10 per named user; concurrent-session licensing is $20 per contact, with billing period not stated.
Who it is for
Kasm Workspaces suits organizations seeking browser-delivered desktops or applications with deployment and access-control options. Its free Community edition is limited to five concurrent sessions and excludes commercial use.
What is good
- Supports both containerized sessions and virtual machines.
- Browser access requires no plugins or client installs.
- Offers on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and air-gapped deployment.
- Includes LDAP, SAML, and OIDC authentication options.
- Lists SOC 2 Type II and CMMC Level 2 certifications.
What to know first
- Community edition is limited to five concurrent sessions.
- Community edition excludes commercial use.
- Starter concurrent-session licensing is $20 per contact.
- Enterprise pricing requires a quote.
Verdict
Kasm Workspaces supports several workspace types, deployment models, and access controls. Check the Community edition’s session and commercial-use limits, or request a quote for Enterprise pricing.
Kasm Workspaces plans and pricing
All plansCompared on browser isolation software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Isolation mode
- remote
- File transfer controls
- Yes
- Data loss prevention
- Yes
- Session recording
- Yes
- Deployment model
- hybrid
