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# Compare Citrix DaaS vs Amazon EC2

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> Detailed comparison between Citrix DaaS and Amazon EC2. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Citrix DaaS | Amazon EC2 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 154 | 173 |
| **Starting Price** | US$10.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | - | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Citrix DaaS

Citrix serves all markets from SMB to Enterprise. Please note that for our cloud option you must have a minimum of 25 users in order to subscribe to the service.

### Amazon EC2

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## Key features

### Citrix DaaS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Application Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Management
- Configuration Management
- Filtering
- Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Server Monitoring
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Third-Party Integrations

### Amazon EC2

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Application Management
- Cloud Application Security
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Management
- Configurable Workflow
- Configuration Management
- Data Dictionary Management
- Log Access
- Monitoring
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Server Monitoring
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View Citrix DaaS Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/116275/xendesktop)
- [View Amazon EC2 Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/219781/ec2)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/116275/219781/xendesktop/vs/ec2)

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