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Azure Virtual Desktop

byMicrosoft
in Desktop as a Service
4.4
2026

Overview

Product Information on Azure Virtual Desktop

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Azure Virtual Desktop?

Azure Virtual Desktop is a software designed to provide secure remote desktop experiences by allowing users to virtualize Windows desktops and applications in the cloud. The software offers centralized management for deploying and managing virtual machines, enabling users to access work environments from various locations and devices. Azure Virtual Desktop supports integration with existing identity and security solutions, offers scalability for fluctuating workloads, and enables centralized control of resources and user access. The software addresses business requirements for secure remote access, flexible resource allocation, and streamlined management of virtual desktop infrastructure.

Azure Virtual Desktop Pricing

Azure Virtual Desktop software uses a consumption-based pricing model, where charges are applied based on the underlying Azure infrastructure resources consumed, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking, along with user access rights that may require eligible Microsoft licenses.

Overall experience with Azure Virtual Desktop

Manager Infrastructure Engineering
10B - 30B USD, Finance (non-banking)
FAVORABLE

“Azure Virtual Desktop: Powerful, Flexible, and Worth the Investment”

5.0
Apr 24, 2026
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Manager, It Security And Risk Management
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“The capabilities are high, but the cost vs. performance is too expensive.”

3.0
Apr 13, 2026
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2026
For Market:
Desktop as a Service

Key Insights

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About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Azure Virtual Desktop Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(190 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
48%
4 Star
47%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Manager Infrastructure Engineering
    10B+ USD
    Finance (non-banking)
    Review Source

    Azure Virtual Desktop: Powerful, Flexible, and Worth the Investment

    5.0
    Apr 24, 2026
    Azure Virtual Desktop has worked well as a scalable, flexible desktop platform supporting both multi-session desktops and Remote app workloads. It integrates extremely well with the broader Microsoft ecosystem and, when paired with Windows 365 and supporting services, provides a strong end-to-end solution for enterprise users. What has not worked as well are ongoing machine SKU capacity constraints and the fact that some key enterprise features arrived later than we would have preferred when we initially adopted the product.
  • Manager Infrastructure Engineering
    10B+ USD
    Finance (non-banking)
    Review Source

    Azure Virtual Desktop: Powerful, Flexible, and Worth the Investment

    5.0
    Apr 24, 2026
    Azure Virtual Desktop has worked well as a scalable, flexible desktop platform supporting both multi-session desktops and Remote app workloads. It integrates extremely well with the broader Microsoft ecosystem and, when paired with Windows 365 and supporting services, provides a strong end-to-end solution for enterprise users. What has not worked as well are ongoing machine SKU capacity constraints and the fact that some key enterprise features arrived later than we would have preferred when we initially adopted the product.
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User Sentiment About Azure Virtual Desktop
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Performance of Azure Virtual Desktop Across Market Features

Azure Virtual Desktop Likes & Dislikes

Like

Azure Virtual Desktops biggest strengths are its flexibility scalability and tight integration with Microsoft services. It can support both remote and in-office users effectively and has evolved rapidly with frequent feature improvements driven by customer feedback. * Ability to replace traditional environments for both multi-session desktops and remote app use cases * Native integration with Microsoft Identity security and management tooling * Rapid product development with consistent improvements based on customer feedback * Strong cost control and automation capabilities when combined with management platforms like Nerdio

Like

Azure Virtual Desktops biggest strengths are its flexibility scalability and tight integration with Microsoft services. It can support both remote and in-office users effectively and has evolved rapidly with frequent feature improvements driven by customer feedback. * Ability to replace traditional environments for both multi-session desktops and remote app use cases * Native integration with Microsoft Identity security and management tooling * Rapid product development with consistent improvements based on customer feedback * Strong cost control and automation capabilities when combined with management platforms like Nerdio

Like

Azure Virtual Desktops biggest strengths are its flexibility scalability and tight integration with Microsoft services. It can support both remote and in-office users effectively and has evolved rapidly with frequent feature improvements driven by customer feedback. * Ability to replace traditional environments for both multi-session desktops and remote app use cases * Native integration with Microsoft Identity security and management tooling * Rapid product development with consistent improvements based on customer feedback * Strong cost control and automation capabilities when combined with management platforms like Nerdio

Dislike

The cost of fast storage is really high. If your service relies heavily on disk IOPS, the costs skyrocket.

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The cost of fast storage is really high. If your service relies heavily on disk IOPS, the costs skyrocket.

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Dislike

The cost of fast storage is really high. If your service relies heavily on disk IOPS, the costs skyrocket.

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