Amazon WorkSpaces (VDI) vs Nerdio

Likelihood to Recommend

Amazon WorkSpaces (VDI) is easy to set up from both an IT perspective and a user perspective. Being a cloud-based virtual desktop, you have all your data, programs. and workflows accessible from anywhere with a simple download and sign-in. IT management is just as easy. Security, network, permissions, they're all easy to control from Amazon WorkSpaces.

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Employee in Information Technology

Biotechnology Company, 51-200 employees

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Nerdio manages our servers - file and exchange, and it has been the perfect solution for our office, allowing our users access from any desktop or laptop, no matter the location. As many of us work after hours, we always have access to our files/data... and works well for us whether we're on meetings or need information. Can't imagine going back and not having the ability to work remotely.

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Bekki Kaplan

Executive Director

Beth Emet The Free SynagogueReligious Institutions, 11-50 employees

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Pros

Amazon WorkSpaces provides us with total control over our employee/consultant workstations.
We can spin up new workstations in minutes.

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Employee in Information Technology

Biotechnology Company, 51-200 employees

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They can link to your computer and help you with any issues immediately.
Easy to talk to and reach.
Reliable Service

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Vice-President in Corporate

Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employees

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Cons

At the moment, I have no complaints about this service. I've used other VM software for years, and this is by far the simplest and easiest I've tried.

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Employee in Information Technology

Biotechnology Company, 51-200 employees

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Default printers! If you work form home and it will switch up your printers. Even if you don't work from home it will switch it sometimes.
Disk space seems a little expensive too :(

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Alea McNellis

IT/ Web Administrator

Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates, LLCLaw Practice, 11-50 employees

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Support Rating

Amazon WorkSpaces (VDI) 9.0

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AWS support in general is pretty good, and WorkSpaces is no exception. We haven't had too much need for support but on the occasion we have, they've been quick to respond and helpful. Our issues have been resolved rapidly.

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Employee in Information Technology

Biotechnology Company, 51-200 employees

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Alternatives Considered

Amazon WorkSpaces has been a simpler experience for me. I've used multiple versions of VMware (hosted and installed) and each has their positives and negatives. Amazon WorkSpaces just works. I've never had performance issues, persistence issues, or really any issues with it.

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Employee in Information Technology

Biotechnology Company, 51-200 employees

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We moved to this solution when there was only a limited number of vendors offering this type of work environment... and after talking to colleagues who initially selected other vendors, they were happy to make the switch to AdarIT/Nerdio.

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Bekki Kaplan

Executive Director

Beth Emet The Free SynagogueReligious Institutions, 11-50 employees

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Return on Investment

Managing VMs is easier than before.
AWS pricing is quite competitive.

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Employee in Information Technology

Biotechnology Company, 51-200 employees

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ROI
Reliability in connectivity
Office nation wide linked together in one cloud.

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Vice-President in Corporate

Hospital & Health Care Company, 51-200 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Amazon WorkSpaces (VDI) Editions & Modules

Edition

Starting Price	$21.00¹
Maximum Price	$140.00¹

Per Month

Additional Pricing Details

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General

Free Trial

Yes

Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

Required

Nerdio Editions & Modules

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Additional Pricing Details

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Amazon WorkSpaces (VDI) vs Nerdio