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title: AVD or Windows 365? Guide to Choosing the Right Cloud PC
description: Choosing a virtual environment that can scale to meet your goals & budget? Compare AVD vs Windows 365, explore hybrid options & optimize with automation.
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# **Microsoft Windows 365 vs. Azure Virtual Desktop - Choosing the best cloud desktop**

IT leaders are under pressure to deliver more with less—less overhead, less complexity, and less disruptions. 

To choose the right cloud desktop solution for your business, it's critical to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each option to find the solution that best fits your goals and budget.

Inside this guide, you'll find actionable insights backed by real-world considerations to help you:

- Know if/when to switch from physical to virtual desktops
- Compare Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) vs Windows 365
- Explore the advantages of a hybrid approach
- Automate VDI management to improve performance and cost efficiency—reducing IT overhead while supporting growth

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## What's inside?

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