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Shadow PC vs Shells
Both stand on desktop as a service (daas) providers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Shadow PC provides streamed Windows access across a broad range of platforms, with plans varying in session time, storage, and hardware. Consider the connection recommendation, game compatibility caveat, and lack of data backup before choosing a plan.
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Shells offers persistent cloud desktops across a broad set of listed clients, with plans differentiated by processors, storage, and memory. There is no free plan, so compare the monthly tiers with the resources you need.
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| Shadow PC | Shells | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Neo Lite: $29.99 a month | Shells Basic: $14.95 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | shadow.tech | shells.com |
| On desktop as a service (daas) providers | #10 of 23 | #6 of 23 |
Shadow PC: what it does well
- Access across six listed platforms
- Persistent sessions
- Supports ultrawide displays and multiple monitors
- Some plans include 28 GB RAM and 20 GB VRAM
- Pro plans include team management
What to know first
- No free plan
- Prices start at $29.99/mo
- Some games may be incompatible
- Shadow does not back up PC data
Shells: what it does well
- Access a cloud desktop from phones and tablets.
- Files can be accessed and edited across devices.
- User data is backed up automatically in the cloud.
- Plans include unlimited use.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Basic costs $14.95 a month.
- A risk-free 7-day offer is advertised for browser-in-the-cloud.
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