Kasm Workspaces
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What is Kasm Workspaces
Kasm Workspaces is a container-based platform for delivering remote desktops and application workspaces through a web browser. It is used by IT and security teams to provide ephemeral, isolated environments for remote work, contractor access, training labs, and secure web browsing (browser isolation). The product typically runs on customer-managed infrastructure (on-premises or cloud) and streams sessions to users without requiring a full VDI stack on endpoints. It emphasizes disposable sessions, image-based workspace management, and policy controls for access and isolation.
Browser-based session delivery
Users access desktops and apps through a standard web browser, which reduces endpoint client deployment and simplifies access for contractors and temporary users. This model can fit mixed-device environments where installing a dedicated client is not feasible. It also supports use cases such as secure browsing and short-lived task workspaces where quick access matters.
Ephemeral, isolated workspaces
Workspaces can be configured to be disposable, which helps limit persistence of malware, user changes, and data residue between sessions. Isolation is implemented at the workspace/container level, aligning with browser isolation and secure access patterns. This design is well-suited for virtual IT labs, training, and high-risk web access where reset-to-known-good is required.
Flexible deployment options
Kasm Workspaces is commonly deployed in customer-controlled environments, including on-premises and major cloud platforms. This can help organizations meet data residency or network segmentation requirements that are harder to satisfy with fully vendor-hosted DaaS. It also allows integration with existing identity, networking, and security tooling depending on the deployment architecture.
More self-management overhead
Compared with fully managed DaaS offerings, customer-managed deployments typically require more effort for sizing, upgrades, monitoring, and incident response. Operational tasks such as image lifecycle management, capacity planning, and high availability design remain the customer’s responsibility. Organizations without platform engineering resources may find time-to-production longer.
Not full VDI parity
Containerized workspaces and browser streaming can differ from traditional VDI in peripheral support, GPU-heavy workloads, and deep OS-level customization. Some legacy Windows application scenarios may require additional architecture decisions (for example, using full VMs rather than containers) to meet compatibility needs. This can reduce standardization if multiple workspace types are required.
Security depends on configuration
While isolation features support secure browsing and controlled access, the overall security posture depends on correct configuration of images, policies, identity integration, and network controls. Misconfigured persistence, storage mounts, or egress rules can weaken isolation goals. Security teams may need to validate controls and logging to meet internal compliance requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Edition (Self-hosted) | $0 (free) | Free for testing, individuals and non-profits; limited to 5 concurrent sessions; community support. |
| Cloud Browser (Kasm Cloud Personal) | $10 per month | Browser-only cloud workspaces; ~100 hours/month; 20-minute idle timeout; multiple global endpoints. |
| Cloud Desktop (Kasm Cloud Personal) | $20 per month | Cloud desktops and applications (Windows, KasmOS, Ubuntu, etc.); ~200 hours/month; 30-minute idle timeout. |
| Cloud OSINT (Kasm Cloud Personal) | $40 per month | OSINT/forensics toolset (Tor, Kali, Nessus, etc.); ~300 hours/month; 60-minute idle timeout. |
| Workspaces for Oracle — Secure Browser | $10 per month | Secure browser tier via OCI; ~160 hours/month; 15-minute idle timeout. |
| Workspaces for Oracle — Cloud Workspace | $25 per month | On-demand cloud workspace via OCI; ~200 hours/month; 30-minute idle timeout. |
| Workspaces for Oracle — Productivity Suite | $40 per month | Productivity/dev tools via OCI (JupyterLab, IDEs, etc.); ~240 hours/month; 60-minute idle timeout. |
| Workspaces for Oracle — Windows On-Demand | $60 per month | Windows desktops via OCI (Windows 10 Desktop Experience); ~240 hours/month; 60-minute idle timeout. |
| Self-Hosted Professional / Enterprise | Custom pricing | License models: per-named-user or per-concurrent-session; contact sales for quotes; Professional/Enterprise support & services. |
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