Proserveit Cloud Virtual Desktops Comparison | Cloud Virtual Desktops Alternative

		VPN Services
Operating System	Windows 10 / Windows 11 / Server 2019/2022	No OS provided (runs on user's device)
Load Balancing	✔	❌
Application Publishing	✔	❌
Office Suite Support	Office 365 / 2016 / 2019 / OpenOffice	Uses whatever is installed on user device
VDI (Single Session)	✔	❌
DaaS (Multi Session)	✔	❌
Universal Printing	✔	❌
Users	Unlimited Users	Subject to license restrictions
Sub Domain	Included with SSL	Not Offered
Storage Type	Enterprise SSD RAID 10	Not Applicable
Consistent, Managed Environment	IT controls OS, apps, updates centrally in virtual desktops, ensuring consistency.	VPN gives access but does not standardise the endpoint environment; each device may differ.
Performance for Heavy Applications	Heavy workloads run on server side (vCores, GPU etc) so local device limitations are less relevant.	Local device does the work; network latency and device limitations may reduce performance for heavy tasks.
Data Backup & Disaster Recovery	Data, OS state, apps live on servers; backups/snapshots centrally managed.	Because endpoints hold data and apps, backup/DR relies on many devices; more dispersed and harder to control.
Support for legacy/low-power devices	Virtual desktops can run entirely on remote hardware â€” so even very old or thin client devices can deliver full experience.	VPN still requires the local device to run apps and OS; thin clients/very old hardware may lack capability or compatibility.
Scalability of infrastructure	Scalability of infrastructure.	VPNs are often built for smaller scale or episodic access; scaling to large continuous remote workforce can lead to bottlenecks.
Audit & reporting on workspace usage	vDesk.works provides dashboards, logs, performance metrics and centralised monitoring of virtual desktops.	VPNs often focus on network access logs; they donâ€™t inherently provide deep visibility into application usage, desktop state or standardised user workspace delivery.
SECURITY FEATURES	vDeskWorks	VPN Services
Security & Data Protection	Data and apps are hosted centrally; endpoints hold minimal persistent data.	Secure tunnel provided, but data and apps still run on local device; endpoint compromise remains a risk.
Active Directory Services	Free	Available (Depends on Vendor)
On-Prem Active Directory Sync	Free	Partial / Limited (Depends on Vendor)
Multifactor Authentication	Mail MFA & Device Fingerprinting	Available (Most VPNs support MFA)
Custom Lockdown Policies	✔	❌
Endpoint Protection	Webroot & Windows Defender	Not Included
Automatic Backup (Snapshots)	✔	❌
DNS Filtering	✔	Available (Only in advanced VPNs)
Dedicated Firewall	✔	❌ (Firewall not part of VPN service)
CLIENT PLATFORMS	vDeskWorks	VPN Services
Endpoint Independence / Device-Agnostic Access	Users can access virtual desktops from any device (old PC, thin client, tablet) because compute is remote.	Users rely on their own device's hardware/OS; performance and compatibility may vary.
Windows 7/8/10/11	✔	✔
Linux	✔	✔
MAC	✔	✔
IOS / Android	✔	✔
Chromebook	✔	Limited
HTML5 Based Web Browser	✔	❌
ON-DEMAND (NO EXTRA COST)	vDeskWorks	VPN Services
IPsec Site to Site VPN	Free	Paid (varies by provider)
IP Based Content Filtering	✔	❌ (Not typical)
Management Console	Included (25+ Users)	Limited (User & device management only)
Environment Management	✔	❌
Technical Skill Required	Low (Setup included)	Medium to High
Environment Setup	Included	On Your Own
Fully Managed	Included	Self-Managed
Hidden Charges	No	Yes (Bandwidth, add-ons, device licenses)
TRIALS	vDeskWorks	VPN Services
Free Testing Account	✔	Depends on vendor
Product Demo	✔	Rare
Paid POC	✔	Some vendors offer
TECHNICAL SUPPORT	vDeskWorks	VPN Services
Live Chat	✔	Depends on vendor
Email Support	✔	✔
Ticketing Support	✔	✔
Phone Support	✔	Depends on vendor
Remote Session Support	Free of Cost	✔ (Some VPNs include)
ADD-ON SERVICES	vDeskWorks	VPN Services
Capture Screenshots	✔	❌
Capture Keystrokes	✔	❌
Capture Mouse Clicks	✔	❌
Track Productivity	✔	❌
Capture Screen Video Recording	✔	❌

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