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Amazon AppStream 2.0 vs. Apple Remote Desktop

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricAmazon AppStream 2.0

by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Apple Remote Desktop

by Apple

Overall rating4.14.3
Review count1553
Ease of use9.08.8
Ease of setup8.68.4
Quality of support8.88.3
Meets requirements8.68.6
NPS42.85714345.283019
Small Business26.7%35.8%
Mid-Market26.7%30.2%
Enterprise46.7%34.0%
Total page views102129
Total LLM citations1011,214

Amazon AppStream 2.0

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 a browser on any computer. You can easily scale to any number of users across the globe without acquiring, provisioning, and operating hardware or infrastructure.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Setup
  • Integrations

Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is a comprehensive remote management software developed by Apple Inc., designed to facilitate the administration of Mac computers over a network. First introduced in 2002, ARD enables system administrators and educators to efficiently control, monitor, and manage multiple Mac systems from a central location. This tool is particularly beneficial in environments such as educational institutions and businesses, where managing numerous devices is essential.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • File Transfer