What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
Windows Virtual Desktop is a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service running in the cloud. It’s the only virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Deploy and scale your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, and get built-in security and compliance features.
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85 Likeliness to Recommend
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93 Plan to Renew
82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+89 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Azure Virtual Desktop?
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Inspires Innovation
- Respectful
- Friendly Negotiation
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Integration with Event Monitoring Services
Desktop Environment
Integration with ITSM and ITAM Tools
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Multi Tenant Architecture
Bulk Patching and Updates
Integration with Security Management Tools
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Ease of Customization
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Business Value Created
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Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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Ease of Implementation
Azure Virtual Desktop Reviews
Scott B.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Oct 2026
Great product, easy to implement, robust scaling
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Azure Virtual Desktop from other similar products?
Being in the microsoft eco-system already differentiates this from other leading products like Citrix Workspace which may do similiar VDI based product but as Office 365 hosts the rest of the data/apps/integrations and tools already, this is so much more easily scalable.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
GPU Enabled for virtual machines for consultants who have CAD or Heavy workloads, other products dont have this functionality
What do you dislike most about this product?
Compared to other products i think cost would be a factor of dislike compared to alternatives but this can be outweighed against being in Microsoft with the rest of Office 365 which positively tips the balance for us
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would research the different Series of VM's available like E, F, D and chose D as a Baseline, E for memory intensive workloads
Pros
- Saves Time
- Fair
- Altruistic
- Generous Negotitation
Cons
- Commodity Features
Vanessa D.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Energy
- Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal
Submitted Jun 2025
My azure review
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Azure Virtual Desktop from other similar products?
It's more detailed
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I love the complexity
What do you dislike most about this product?
It can be very confusing while using
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would slightly recommend it
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Samuel A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2025
A Powerful, Scalable Solution with Room for Growth
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Azure Virtual Desktop from other similar products?
Azure Virtual Desktop stands out due to its seamless integration with Microsoft 365, offering a familiar and efficient user experience.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Azure Virtual Desktop is its seamless integration with Microsoft 365. This creates a smooth, familiar experience for users, allowing them to access tools like Teams, Word, and Excel without any hassle, regardless of where they are working.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Azure Virtual Desktop is how tricky the setup can be. If you're not already familiar with Azure, getting everything up and running can feel a bit overwhelming.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you're considering Azure Virtual Desktop, I’d recommend making sure you’re comfortable with the Azure ecosystem, as the setup can be complex. It’s a great choice if your team already uses Microsoft 365, since the integration is seamless. Be ready to invest time in learning how to manage and scale it effectively.
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
- Saves Time
- Fair
