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Inara Systems Desktop vs V2 Cloud

Both stand on desktop as a service software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Inara Systems Desktop

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Inara Systems Desktop offers hosted business software with remote access and configurable environments. Compare the listed per-user monthly plans and check whether optional applications or backup are needed.

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V2 Cloud

Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

V2 Cloud offers persistent Windows desktops with broad access options, backups, and business-oriented integrations. It is a paid service starting at $35/user/mo, though a seven-day trial is listed.

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The facts

	Inara Systems Desktop	V2 Cloud
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Bronze: £29.99 per user a month	Basic Users: $35 a month
Plans published	4	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	inarasystems.co.uk	v2cloud.com
On desktop as a service software	#12 of 25	#8 of 25

Inara Systems Desktop: what it does well

Hosts business applications and data in UK data centres.
Customers can configure applications and desktop preferences.
Daily server snapshots are listed.
Remote and on-site training are available.
Hosted accounting and business applications are listed.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Granular Backup is optional.
MS Office and Exchange Email are optional additions.
Plans are priced per user per month.

V2 Cloud: what it does well

Dedicated Windows 10 or 11 Pro desktops
Daily automated backups and managed malware protection
Access from web, desktop, and mobile platforms
24/7 expert support is included
Seven-day trial; monthly service can be canceled

What to know first

No free plan
Starts at $35/user/mo
Power Users plan is +$240.00/mo

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