Azure Virtual Desktop pricing: What you need to know

How much does Azure Virtual Desktop really cost? The short answer: It depends.

Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) isn’t an all-in-one product with a flat monthly fee—it’s a flexible platform built from several components, each with its own cost.

To estimate your costs, you need to consider:

  • Management service (or control plane) is included with Windows 10 or 11 Enterprise licenses
  • Azure infrastructure like virtual machines, storage, bandwidth, and networking
  • Microsoft licensing for Windows 10/11 Enterprise or Microsoft 365
  • Optional services like backup, VPN, and identity management

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