DaaS
Pantin, France
What it is
DaaS provides a cloud-hosted workstation that can be accessed through a browser from an internet-connected device. Firefox, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge are listed as compatible. Users configure CPU, GPU, RAM, operating system, and storage, while the provider manages infrastructure, maintenance, and software updates. The service is described for training organizations, enterprises, integration testing, and marketing workflows. The maker says rented machines can run Stable Diffusion, Mixtral, Whisper, and n8n, and describes scaling from 0 to 100 machines. The free plan costs nothing and provides one machine in a private network for one hour daily, with Ubuntu Desktop 24.04, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB storage, and one CPU core. Paid machines use Ubuntu Desktop LTS or Windows 11; custom systems are supported in Qcow2 or ISO format. Paid rentals are charged per day, with hourly pricing based on configuration. GPU options, multiple machines, and optional live backup are available. The FAQ recommends at least 5 Mbps per user. DaaS is headquartered in Pantin, France.
For and against
For
- Browser access from internet-connected devices
- Configurable CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage
- Provider manages maintenance and updates
- Ubuntu and Windows options
- Scaling from 0 to 100 machines
Against
- Free plan allows one hour daily
- Free plan provides only one CPU core
- Paid pricing depends on machine configuration
- Stable internet of at least 5 Mbps is recommended
The verdict
DaaS offers configurable cloud desktops with provider-managed maintenance and several operating-system choices. The free plan is tightly limited, while paid daily rentals add capacity, GPUs, multiple machines, and optional backup.
Who it suits
It suits organizations needing browser-accessible virtual workstations for training, enterprise work, testing, or marketing. It also fits users who need configurable machines or multiple cloud desktops.
Plans and prices
Free
Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 · 4 GB RAM · 8 GB storage · 1 CPU core
Read 15 Oct 2026 · desktop-as-a-service.io
Paid
Ubuntu Desktop LTS or Windows 11 · customizable CPU, RAM, storage and GPU · Qcow2/ISO custom OS · optional live backup
Read 15 Oct 2026 · desktop-as-a-service.io
On the record
- AI and automation
- The homepage names Stable Diffusion, Mixtral, Whisper and n8n as tools users can run on rented machines.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- AI tools
- The maker says rented computers can run tools including Stable Diffusion, Mixtral, Whisper and n8n.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Backup
- Live backup is listed as optional for paid machines, while the homepage advertises a strong backup policy.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Bandwidth requirement
- The FAQ recommends a stable connection of at least 5 Mbps per user.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Browser access
- The service lists Firefox, Chrome and Microsoft Edge as compatible browsers.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding and size
- LinkedIn lists AMBIENT IT Academy as privately held, founded in 2015, headquartered in Pantin and employing 11–50 people.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- The vendor legal notice identifies the publisher as AMBIENT IT, SIREN 812271013, with Jérémie Baldy as CEO.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Users can configure CPU, GPU, RAM, operating system and storage for their virtual computer.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Corporate registry
- Pappers records AMBIENT IT as an active French SARL created on 6 July 2015 with 10–19 employees in 2022 and €4,500 capital.pappers.fr · read 15 Oct 2026
- Enterprise use case
- The service is presented as a way for employees to use managed cloud computers while working remotely.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Gartner market definition
- Gartner says DaaS products require a vendor-managed cloud control plane, endpoint connectivity and secure remote desktop protocols.gartner.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Global access
- The vendor markets access to its cloud PCs from anywhere through an internet connection.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- GPU options
- Listed paid GPU choices include RTX 5090, RTX PRO 6000, L4, A100, H100, H200 and several HGX/GB-series systems.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- GPU surcharges
- The order form lists RTX 5090 at €99, RTX PRO 6000 at €199, L4 at €129 and A100 at €589.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- The legal notice identifies French hosting provider IKOULA as the site host.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent company financial snapshot
- La Vie Economique reports €2.6 million 2024 revenue, €69,000 net income and 10–19 employees for AMBIENT IT.entreprises.vie-economique.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integration testing
- The vendor says its configurable machines can provide test environments that match required configurations.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The legal notice states that site text, images, video and logos are copyrighted and owned by AMBIENT IT unless stated otherwise.desktop-as-a-service.io · read 15 Oct 2026
