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Kasm Workspaces vs QVD
Both stand on virtual desktop infrastructure software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
Visit Kasm WorkspacesChoose QVD Community Edition if you are a developer or tester looking for an open-source VDI solution with free GitHub community support. Organisations needing dedicated, supported installations can consider Enterprise or Education, while QVD Online is intended for companies with in-house sysadmin expertise. The maker offers a free 30-day trial to evaluate the service.
Visit QVDThe facts
| Kasm Workspaces | QVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $10 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kasm.com | theqvd.com |
| On virtual desktop infrastructure software | #1 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
Kasm Workspaces: what it does well
- 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.
QVD: what it does well
- Provides on-site and cloud desktop services for Linux desktops.
- Centrally manages users and virtual desktops through a web tool.
- Supports KVM and LXC virtualization.
- Offers LDAP and Active Directory integration through authentication plugins.
- Lists clients for Linux, Windows, MacOS, Raspberry, iOS, and Android.
What to know first
- Community support response times depend on volunteer availability.
- Enterprise and Education support is tied to subscription plans.
- The Online Edition's first-year price is stated without a currency.
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