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Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client

Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client is a hardware device that connects to AWS virtual desktop services. It handles the physical endpoint for remote work, replacing traditional PCs to simplify logistics and speed up deployment. By offloading processing to the cloud, it aims to reduce overall infrastructure costs for organizations managing distributed teams.

This setup suits companies already using AWS WorkSpaces who need a simple, managed endpoint. The main friction point is the opaque pricing model; there is no public starting price or free tier, so you must contact AWS directly to get a quote. This lack of transparency makes initial cost estimation difficult compared to services with published rates.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Contact sales
  • Regions 15 · 6 continents
  • SLA uptime 99.99%
  • Compliance 13 certifications
  • Provider health A

Decision score

39 /100
Features 20
Pricing 0
Reliability 100
Community 0
Ecosystem 93

Computed from catalog breadth, pricing, provider reliability (uptime & SLA), community signal, and ecosystem (compliance & regions). Weighted equally.

Trust & reach via AWS

Compliance
  • C5
  • CSA STAR
  • FedRAMP
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 27017
  • ISO 27018
  • ISO 9001
  • PCI DSS
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
+1 more
SLA uptime
  • compute99.99%
  • database99.99%
  • networking99.99%
  • storage99.99%
Global reach

15 regions across 6 continents

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America

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