Kasm Workspaces Documentation
Modern Secure Access Without the Complexity of Traditional VDI
Kasm Workspaces is an enterprise Zero Trust VDI platform, converging secure remote access, disposable container workspaces, and persistent virtual desktops into a unified, scalable solution deployable anywhere. It replaces or augments legacy VDI and VPN solutions with a simpler, more scalable Zero Trust approach.
Kasm delivers both economic and technical scalability across any infrastructure environment, whether on-premises, air-gapped, cloud, or Kubernetes-based deployments. All access and execution are governed by Zero Trust security principles, ensuring every session is authenticated, isolated, and controlled.
The platform enables flexible and secure workspace delivery through:
- Consistent scalability across any deployment model
- Deployment flexibility across diverse infrastructure environments
- Container-based workspaces for lightweight, disposable environments
- Persistent virtual desktops for long-term user sessions
- Secure remote access to existing Windows, Linux, and macOS systems
How This Documentation Is Organized
This site follows the Diátaxis framework, structured to serve different needs at different stages of your journey. This approach ensures users can learn, deploy, operate, and optimize Kasm Workspaces effectively.
Tutorials - Ideal for new users getting started with platform concepts and capabilities | Explanations - Deeper insight into architecture, security model, and platform design |
How-To Guides - Practical guidance for common tasks and operational scenarios | Reference - Technical details, system requirements, and configuration options |
Platform vs. Open Source
Kasm Workspaces and KasmVNC are related technologies, but they serve different purposes and are designed for different audiences.
| Kasm Workspaces | KasmVNC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Commercial platform and Community Edition (CE) | Open-source project |
| Primary audience | Enterprises and organizations requiring modern VDI and secure remote access | Developers building custom browser-based streaming solutions |
| Scope | Full VDI platform, identity, access control, orchestration, monitoring, and policy enforcement | Browser-based VNC display server over HTTPS with no additional software required |
| License | Commercial; CE free for non-commercial use | GNU GPL v2.0 |
| Maintained by | Kasm Technologies | Kasm Technologies |
Help and Support Resources
There is a wealth of self-help, guided and community resources available should you get stuck.
- Frequently Asked Questions - Please see our FAQ for common questions.
- Troubleshooting Guide - The troubleshooting guide may be able to help with common connectivity and configuration items.
- Knowledge Base - A comprehensive resource for How-To and troubleshooting guides.
- YouTube Instructional Videos - We have a library of helpful video tutorials for admins and end users alike.
- Community Issue Tracker - Search for issues reported by others or submit your own feature request / bug report.
- Reddit - Join our community to discuss use-cases, questions, and related technology.
Commercial Support
Whether you are evaluating Kasm for VDI modernization, reducing VPN exposure, or enabling secure application access, our team can help you deploy, operate, and optimize with confidence.