Windows 365
Windows 365: Managed Windows Cloud PCs with Microsoft administration, identity, and security integrations. Ranked #2 of 28 in Cloud PC Services by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for managed personal Windows Cloud PCs.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forManaged personal Windows Cloud PCs
- Free planNo
- Desktop OSWindows
- Founded1975 · Redmond, Washington, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Windows 365
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, Reserve, and other editions for small businesses, larger organizations, shared or occasional-use scenarios, and specialized workloads. The listed Business plans support up to 300 users and provide different combinations of processor capacity, memory, storage, and Microsoft application access.
The Business tiers make the core differences clear. Business Basic includes 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and access through windows365.microsoft.com. Business Standard keeps 2 vCPU and 128 GB storage while increasing memory to 8 GB and adding desktop Microsoft 365 apps, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams. Business Premium includes 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, and 128 GB storage, with support for Visual Studio, Power BI, and Dynamics 365. A 30-day trial is available, and the published trial terms require a credit card.
Windows 365 fits organizations already operating in Microsoft's ecosystem. Administrators can provision and manage Cloud PCs through Microsoft Intune or Microsoft 365 administration tools, with integrations for Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. Enterprise users can receive dedicated one-to-one Cloud PCs, while GPU-enabled options address graphics-intensive workloads. Choose it for managed, persistent Windows desktops with Microsoft identity and administration controls; consider another service if you need a free plan or more storage than the listed 128 GB Business configurations provide.
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Windows 365 pricing
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Windows 365 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Desktop OS | Windows |
| GPU option | Yes |
| Dedicated resources | Yes |
| Included storage | 128 GB |
| Access platforms | web, windows, macos, ios, android, linux |
| Session persistence | Both |
| Free trial | 30 days · card required |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365, OneDrive … |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Windows 365 integrations
Windows 365 lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft 365
- OneDrive
- Microsoft Teams
Alternatives to Windows 365
- Azure Virtual DesktopA broad Azure-based platform for enterprise Windows desktops, apps, GPU workloads, and administration.9.4
- Amazon WorkSpacesA flexible AWS desktop service for Windows and Linux environments with GPU options.8.9
- Nutanix FrameA flexible virtual desktop platform for Windows and Linux across cloud and Nutanix environments.8.7
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