Nutanix Frame is a Desktop-as-a-Service and application streaming platform that delivers Windows desktops and applications via a web browser, supports deployment on public clouds and on-premises Nutanix AHV for hybrid use cases, and provides centralized management for multi-site desktop delivery.
Published Oct 15, 2026
| Starting Price | Published per-user pricing is not consistently transparent; indicative per-user pricing examples are available from the vendor | Vendor-published per-user Cloud PC pricing varies by configuration and region | Vendor-published monthly and hourly metering options; pricing varies by bundle and region and may include additional licensing considerations |
| Best For | Hybrid/multi-cloud DaaS with browser-based delivery; organizations using Nutanix AHV that want a managed DaaS experience | Organizations seeking predictable per-user Cloud PCs integrated with Microsoft identity and device management | AWS-centric organizations seeking managed desktops with flexible billing and AWS integration |
| Key Strength | Browser-based access, hybrid deployment options (public cloud + Nutanix AHV), and administrative automation capabilities documented in vendor materials | Predictable licensing and tight integration with Microsoft identity/device ecosystem | Clear AWS pricing constructs and broad AWS region availability |
| Key Weakness | Fewer advanced enterprise VDI features than Citrix/Horizon in some areas; cloud-hosted broker/control plane dependency; operational transition and perceived vendor risk | May be less cost-effective for pooled/multi-session scenarios; less flexible for some VDI consumption models | Costs can increase if resources are not right-sized; billing can be complex for mixed usage patterns |
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