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Kasm Workspaces vs ViewFinder
Both stand on browser isolation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6
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 Workspaces Free plan APILinuxMac+3
ViewFinder combines remote browser isolation with options for embedding and self-hosting. Check its listed feature gaps and Chrome requirement against your intended setup.
Visit ViewFinderThe facts
| Kasm Workspaces | ViewFinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $10 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 6 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kasm.com | github.com |
| On browser isolation software | #1 of 24 | #4 of 24 |
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.
ViewFinder: what it does well
- Sends remote page pixels instead of executing page code locally.
- Supports uploads, downloads, tabs, and form input.
- Can be deployed locally, in a cloud, or on a server.
- Open source and free.
What to know first
- Google Chrome is required.
- Text selection and WebGL are unimplemented.
- Mobile zoom is buggy; multi-touch is unavailable on mobile and tablets.
- Commercial licensing information is separate from the free offering.
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