Windows 365 vs Nutanix Frame

Windows 3659.2Visit Nutanix Frame8.7Visit

Higher score Windows 365 #2 in Cloud PC Services 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Windows 365

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Nutanix Frame #4 in Cloud PC Services 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Nutanix Frame

• Windows 365 fits best

  Managed personal Windows Cloud PCs

• Nutanix Frame fits best

  Hybrid-cloud and on-premises virtual desktops

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Side by side

Feature	Windows 365 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Nutanix Frame 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Cloud PC Services	#4 in Cloud PC Services
Best for	Managed personal Windows Cloud PCs	Hybrid-cloud and on-premises virtual desktops
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · card required	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations	7 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Windows 365 2/2 · Nutanix Frame 2/2
GPU option	✓	✓
Dedicated resources	✓	✓
Specs
Desktop OS	Windows	Not checked yet
Included storage	128 GB	Not checked yet
Access platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android, linux	web browser
Session persistence	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Personalized Windows Cloud PCs hosted in Microsoft Azure Access through web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Intune, Entra ID, Defender, and Microsoft 365 integrations	Supports Windows and Linux desktops in persistent or non-persistent modes. Runs on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Nutanix AHV. Includes GPU/vGPU support, storage integrations, and administrative APIs.
Cons	No free plan Business plans are limited to up to 300 users Storage is 128 GB across the listed Business plans	Paid-only access may not suit teams seeking a free plan. Browser delivery depends on an HTML5-compatible client environment. On-premises deployment is tied to Nutanix infrastructure.
Our verdict	Windows 365 provides personalized Windows Cloud PCs for organizations that want hosted desktops available across browsers, computers, mobile devices, and dedicated access devices. Microsoft offers Business, Enterprise, Flex, Government,… Read the review →	Nutanix Frame is a Desktop as a Service platform for delivering and managing virtual desktops and applications. It is designed for organizations that need Windows or Linux desktops across public-cloud and on-premises environments. Users… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Windows 365 — where it wins

  • Personalized Windows Cloud PCs hosted in Microsoft Azure
  • Access through web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Intune, Entra ID, Defender, and Microsoft 365 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Business plans are limited to up to 300 users
  • Storage is 128 GB across the listed Business plans

• Nutanix Frame — where it wins

  • Supports Windows and Linux desktops in persistent or non-persistent modes.
  • Runs on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Nutanix AHV.
  • Includes GPU/vGPU support, storage integrations, and administrative APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid-only access may not suit teams seeking a free plan.
  • Browser delivery depends on an HTML5-compatible client environment.
  • On-premises deployment is tied to Nutanix infrastructure.

• Windows 3659.2/10 · 30-day trial

  Managed Windows Cloud PCs with Microsoft administration, identity, and security integrations.

  Visit Windows 365Full verdict →
• Nutanix Frame8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A flexible virtual desktop platform for Windows and Linux across cloud and Nutanix environments.

  Visit Nutanix FrameFull verdict →