Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 (W365) are two powerful solutions that offer unique benefits for virtual desktop environments. While AVD provides a comprehensive desktop and app virtualization service with multisession capabilities, W365 offers a simpler, single-user Cloud PC experience. Together, they provide a flexible and scalable approach to meet various organizational needs.

Why Choose one when you can have both
W365 delivers a streamlined Cloud PC experience with fixed pricing and minimal configuration. It’s ideal for small to medium-sized businesses or individual users who need a consistent, dedicated environment without the overhead of managing infrastructure.

AVD, on the other hand, is a robust, customizable platform that supports multi-session environments. It’s perfect for enterprises that require granular control, scalability, and deep integration with Azure services.

Together, W365 and AVD offer a hybrid approach that adapts to your workforce’s diverse needs.

Key Differences at a Glance

When to use both
Combining W365 and AVD allows organizations to tailor desktop experiences:

- Dedicated Cloud PCs for full-time employees via W365.
- Multi-session desktops for contractors or seasonal staff via AVD.
- Rapid onboarding with W365 while scaling backend workloads with AVD.
- Business continuity by leveraging W365’s simplicity and AVD’s resilience

Final Thoughts 
W365 and AVD aren’t competing solutions—they’re complementary. By leveraging both, you can deliver the right experience to the right user at the right time, all while optimizing cost, performance, and manageability.

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