Apporto
Desktop as a service (DaaS) providers
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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What is Apporto
Apporto is a cloud-hosted desktop and application delivery platform used to provide virtual Windows desktops and streamed applications through a web browser. It is commonly used by education institutions and organizations that need remote access to lab software, desktops, and files without managing endpoint devices. The service focuses on browser-based access, centralized management, and integrations for identity and storage to support remote learning and distributed work.
Browser-based access model
Apporto delivers desktops and applications through an HTML5-capable browser, which can reduce dependency on thick clients and simplify access from managed and unmanaged devices. This approach can be useful for student labs and remote access scenarios where installing client software is difficult. It also supports common remote display workflows such as multi-monitor and peripheral redirection depending on configuration.
Education-oriented lab delivery
The platform is frequently positioned for virtual computer labs, enabling institutions to publish course-specific desktops and applications to cohorts. Centralized images and policies help standardize software availability across classes and terms. This aligns well with use cases that require rapid provisioning and deprovisioning of many short-lived users.
Centralized administration and integrations
Apporto provides administrative controls for provisioning, entitlement, and session management from a central console. It typically integrates with identity providers (for example, SSO via SAML) and can connect to common storage services to provide user file access. These capabilities support operational workflows similar to other DaaS/VDI offerings while keeping the end-user entry point in the browser.
Less control than self-managed VDI
As a managed DaaS offering, Apporto can limit low-level control over the underlying infrastructure compared with self-hosted VDI stacks. Organizations with strict requirements for hypervisor choice, network topology, or custom security tooling may find constraints. Some advanced tuning and troubleshooting may require vendor involvement rather than in-house changes.
Feature depth varies by workload
VDI features such as GPU acceleration, specialized peripheral support, and high-performance graphics workflows depend on the selected service tier and underlying cloud resources. For demanding engineering, media, or 3D workloads, organizations may need to validate performance and compatibility carefully. Capabilities can differ from platforms that are tightly coupled to a specific hyperscaler’s native VDI services.
Cost and licensing complexity
Total cost can be sensitive to concurrent usage, compute sizing, storage, and any third-party software licensing required for published applications. Education lab patterns (peak usage during class times) can create cost spikes if capacity is not managed carefully. Buyers often need a detailed sizing and licensing review to avoid unexpected spend.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apporto Basics (Self Managed) | $12 per named user/month | Self-managed offering that uses your existing Azure subscription; Apporto charges $12 per named user/month. Administrators manage provisioning; Windows & Linux desktops; user import via CSV; up to two administrators; Virtual Classroom; Cloud Mounter; technical support. |
| Apporto Managed (Fully Managed) | $27–$101 per concurrent user/month (fixed fee) | Fully managed flagship service billed as a fixed per-concurrent-user fee (range $27–$101). Includes all infrastructure, compute, storage and network charges, premium support with SLA, dedicated Customer Success Manager, Windows/Linux/Mac desktops, LMS/SSO integration, virtual classroom and collaboration tools. |
Seller details
Apporto, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2013
Private
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