Amazon AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed application streaming service. You centrally manage your desktop applications on AppStream 2.0 and securely deliver them to any computer. You can easily scale to any number of users across the globe without acquiring, provisioning, and operating hardware or infrastructure. AppStream 2.0 is built on AWS, so you benefit from a data center and network architecture designed for the most security-sensitive organizations. Each user has a fluid and responsive experience with your applications, including GPU-intensive 3D design and engineering ones, because your applications run on virtual machines (VMs) optimized for specific use cases and each streaming session automatically adjusts to network conditions.
Enterprises can use AppStream 2.0 to simplify application delivery and complete their migration to the cloud. Educational institutions can provide every student access to the applications they need for class on any computer. Software vendors can use AppStream 2.0 to deliver trials, demos, and training for their applications with no downloads or installations. They can also develop a full software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution without rewriting their application.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Amazon Appstream | 22.8% |
| Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) | 30.7% |
| Amazon WorkSpaces | 18.0% |
| Other | 28.5% |
Amazon Appstream was previously known as Amazon Appstream 2.0, Appstream, Appstream 2.0.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Presales Solutions Architect at Wipro Limited | 4.0 | I designed and implemented Amazon Appstream for app virtualization, particularly when a permanent desktop isn't needed. It provides better latency and performance than other providers. However, it lacks native support for retaining user favorites and involves dual authentication. |
| Solution Architect at Rutotech | 3.5 | I use Amazon Appstream with AWS to run applications like Word and Excel from the cloud, simplifying hardware management and reducing upgrades. However, I occasionally face performance issues, such as data retrieval delays, especially with Azure machines. |
