As organizations move towards remote work, cloud-based solutions such as Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) have become powerful tools for improving productivity and granting remote access to applications and data. Windows 365 and AVD services are both virtual desktop solutions, also known as Desktop-as-a-Service. Both these solutions allow you to experience Microsoft’s client operating system (OS), Windows.

Windows 11 is the current version and is built on the same foundation as Windows 10 but offers further enhancements such as universal search, accessibility features, desktop personalization, PC and phone syncing and much more. One enhancement that will be available for Windows 11 editions is Microsoft Copilot in Windows, a centralized AI assistant. You can ask Copilot in Windows a range of questions, to rewrite, summarize, explain content, or help personalize your PC to get more done across all your apps and more. Windows 365 and AVD allow your end users to experience all these features of Windows from anywhere with internet connection and a compatible device. While these solutions offer similar functionality there are some differences. Lets dive deeper into each solution.