Windows 365 is a Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) that delivers Microsoft-managed persistent Cloud PCs streamed from Microsoft’s cloud to endpoints, providing per-user Windows desktops, configurable CPU/RAM/storage tiers, and integration with Microsoft Intune and Entra for identity and endpoint management.
Published Oct 14, 2026
| Starting Price | Published per-seat pricing available from the vendor; pricing varies by offer, configuration, and geography | Pricing varies by bundle/region; AWS provides multiple consumption models and published pricing | Pricing often requires partner/quote input; total cost commonly includes infrastructure and licensing beyond the product license |
| Best For | Microsoft-centric organizations seeking a Microsoft-managed Cloud PC integrated with Intune and Entra | AWS-centric organizations seeking flexible desktop consumption and cloud-native integrations | Organizations that require advanced application/desktop virtualization features and deep control |
| Key Strength | Integration with Microsoft identity and endpoint management; Microsoft-managed Cloud PC delivery model | Multiple pricing patterns and flexible consumption models; integration with AWS services | Extensive virtualization feature set and mature ecosystem for complex EUC requirements |
| Key Weakness | Licensing prerequisites and SKU complexity; fewer independent benchmarks | Requires AWS directory/integration planning; costs can increase if instances are mis-sized | Often requires significant operational expertise and can have higher overall cost when infrastructure and management are included |
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