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Head-to-head · Cloud PC Services

Windows 365 vs V2 Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Windows 365 #2 in Cloud PC Services 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Windows 365
V2 Cloud #6 in Cloud PC Services 8.3/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit V2 Cloud

Windows 365 leads on 1 check, V2 Cloud on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWindows 365 · 9.2/10
  • Free trialboth

Windows 365 scores higher on our rubric for cloud pc services: 9.2 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Windows 365 leads on included storage: 128 GB versus 50 GB. On session persistence, Windows 365 gives you Both where V2 Cloud offers Persistent.

Windows 365 is the better fit for managed personal Windows Cloud PCs. V2 Cloud is the better fit for dedicated Windows PCs with predictable tiers.

  • Windows 365 fits best

    Managed personal Windows Cloud PCs

  • V2 Cloud fits best

    Dedicated Windows PCs with predictable tiers

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Side by side

Feature Windows 365 9.2/10 Visit ↗ V2 Cloud 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.3
Ranking #2 in Cloud PC Services #6 in Cloud PC Services
Best for Managed personal Windows Cloud PCs Dedicated Windows PCs with predictable tiers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $35/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 7 days
Free trial length 30 days · card required 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Docs Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Windows 365 2/2 · V2 Cloud 2/2
GPU option ✓ ✓
Dedicated resources ✓ ✓
Specs
Desktop OS Windows Windows
Included storage 128 GB (best) 50 GB
Access platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android, linux web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chromebook, thin clients
Session persistence Both Persistent
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
  • Dedicated resources with persistent Windows 10 Pro and 11 Pro desktops
  • GPU-accelerated options for technical and creative workloads
  • Daily backups plus Microsoft 365 and Azure AD integrations
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Business plans are limited to up to 300 users
  • Storage is 128 GB across the listed Business plans
  • Monthly prices are starting amounts; resource configurations may vary
  • No free plan is available
  • The service is centered on Windows virtual desktops
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,…

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V2 Cloud provides managed Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro virtual desktops for small and medium-sized businesses, office teams, developers, technical specialists, GPU users, MSPs, and ISVs. Individual cloud desktops receive dedicated…

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  1. Windows 365Cloud PC Services 9.230-day trial
  2. V2 CloudCloud PC Services 8.37-day trial

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

  • V2 Cloud — where it wins

    • Dedicated resources with persistent Windows 10 Pro and 11 Pro desktops
    • GPU-accelerated options for technical and creative workloads
    • Daily backups plus Microsoft 365 and Azure AD integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly prices are starting amounts; resource configurations may vary
    • No free plan is available
    • The service is centered on Windows virtual desktops

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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