Core vs ACP
WebStream comes in two layers. Core is the free streaming engine used for evaluation; ACP adds the enterprise controls that make browser delivery production-ready.
At a glance
| Capability | WebStream Core | WebStream ACP |
|---|---|---|
| Browser streaming of Windows apps | Yes | Yes |
| Browser-native file open/save | Yes | Yes |
| Print-to-PDF and clipboard integration | Yes | Yes |
| Policy enforcement (files, print, clipboard, network) | — | Yes |
| Identity and SSO (OIDC, LDAP) | — | Yes |
| Audit trail and reporting | — | Yes |
| Session recording | — | Yes |
| Multi-host and auto-scale | — | Yes |
| Licensing | Free, scale-limited | Standard / Professional / Enterprise |
When to use each
- Use Core to evaluate browser delivery of your application, run a quick demo, or prove the streaming experience.
- Use ACP when you need governance: policy enforcement, identity integration, audit, recording, and the ability to scale.
Note
Core shows what is possible; ACP makes it secure and governable for production. The AWS Marketplace image used in Getting Started ships with the ACP components pre-installed.