Amazon WorkSpaces is a secure and scalable cloud-based virtual desktop solution that enables remote access to files, applications, and resources across devices. It supports multi-device compatibility, offering seamless performance for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and more. Designed for flexibility, businesses can optimize costs with its pay-as-you-use pricing model while ensuring robust security features like encryption and access controls. Ideal for remote work and collaboration, it simplifies virtual desktop management with high reliability.
Feature | Pricing |
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Free Tier Storage | Up to 5GB of S3 Standard storage per month |
Free Tier Requests | 20,000 GET requests, 2,000 PUT requests per month |
PUT, COPY, POST, LIST Requests | $0.005 per 1,000 requests |
GET, SELECT, and Other Requests | $0.0004 per 1,000 requests |
Inbound Transfers | Free |
Outbound Transfers (first 1 GB per month) | Free |
Outbound Transfers (up to 10 TB per month) | $0.09 per GB |
Outbound Transfers (next 40 TB per month) | $0.085 per GB |
Outbound Transfers (next 100 TB per month) | $0.07 per GB |
S3 Standard Storage (first 50 TB per month) | $0.023 per GB |
S3 Standard Storage (next 450 TB per month) | $0.022 per GB |
S3 Standard Storage (over 500 TB per month) | $0.021 per GB |
S3 Standard-IA Storage | $0.0125 per GB per month |
S3 Intelligent-Tiering – Frequent Access Tier | $0.023 per GB per month |
S3 Intelligent-Tiering – Infrequent Access Tier | $0.0125 per GB per month |
S3 Intelligent-Tiering – Monitoring and Automation Fees | $0.0025 per 1,000 objects per month |
Amazon WorkSpaces pricing is based on several service levels and billing models:
Amazon WorkSpaces: Offers monthly subscriptions or hourly metering. The cost includes everything needed to deliver virtual desktops to employees.
Amazon WorkSpaces Core: Also available on monthly subscriptions or hourly metering. Requires separate licensing for third-party VDI software.
Amazon WorkSpaces Secure Browser: Charged on a flat monthly fee per active user, including up to 200 hours of streaming per user, with a nominal fee for every hour over 200.
Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client: Includes an upfront payment for the WorkSpaces Thin Client device and a monthly service fee for managing, monitoring, and maintaining the thin client fleet.