| Features | Session Based | Dedicated Bronze | Dedicated Silver | Dedicated Gold | Dedicated Platinum | Dedicated Platinum Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10/mo. Start Trial *For first 3 mo. Then $15/mo. | $29.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $42.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $79.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $129.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $249.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | |
| Resources | ||||||
| vCPU | Grid-powered | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| RAM | Grid-powered | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| SSD disk spaceAdditional disk space: 25 GB – $15/month, 75 GB – $35/month, 150 GB – $65/month, 300 GB – $85/month, 600 GB – $130/month, 1 TB – $200/month for Dedicated Bronze, Silver, and Gold plans. | 5 GB | 40 GB | 50 GB | 65 GB | 130 GB | 250 GB |
| Booster Plan | ✗ | Option to add Booster plan | Option to add Booster plan | Option to add Booster plan | Option to add Booster plan | Booster Plan A Included |
| GPUDedicated GPU add-on prices per month: 1GB – $30, 2GB – $60, 4GB – $120, 8GB – $240 | ✗ | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Optional add-on userAdditional users can be added to the same dedicated Virtual Desktop. Each add-on user gets 1 GB additional RAM, access to installed applications, and full/restricted administrative rights, as configured by the account administrator. | ✓ | ✗ | $22/user/mo. | $22/user/mo. | $22/user/mo. | $22/user/mo. |
| Web-based access through RDWeb | $3/mo. | $3/mo. | $3/mo. | $3/mo. | $3/mo. | $3/mo. |
| Option to add MFA | ✗ | $3.75/user/mo. | $3.75/user/mo. | $3.75/user/mo. | $3.75/user/mo. | $3.75/user/mo. |
| Applications | ||||||
| Optional Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, Teams, and 1TB/user OneDrive. Each user is billable if Microsoft 365 Apps is activated on their virtual desktop. | ✗ | $15.75/user/mo. | $15.75/user/mo. | $15.75/user/mo. | $15.75/user/mo. | $15.75/user/mo. |
| Office Suite Includes Writer (word processor), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (presentations), Draw (illustrations), Base (database), and Math (math equations). | Open Office | Open Office | Open Office | Open Office | Open Office | Open Office |
| Optional MS Office Standard | $16/user/mo. | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Optional MS Office Professional Plus | $19/user/mo. | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rights to install custom applications | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Features | ||||||
| Fully installed MS Office | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Office on tablets and phones | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online versions of Office | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 TB file storage | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work management tools | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group policy for apps | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-service BI | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Information protection | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benefits | ||||||
| Money-back guarantee | 15 days | 15 days | 15 days | 15 days | 15 days | 15 days |
| Setup | No fee | No fee | No fee | No fee | No fee | No fee |
| Virtual Desktop Features | ||||||
| Daily backup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Firewall | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote access desktop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application installation rights | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access with PC, Mac, Linux | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on tablets/smartphones | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free appsIE, Firefox, Windows Media Player, Acrobat Reader, Remote Desktop, MS Paint, WordPad, Calculator, Notepad, Notes, Windows search, and others. | Over 20 | Over 20 | Over 20 | Over 20 | Over 20 | Over 20 |
| Date/time defined access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encrypted data transfer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSAE-16 Type II certified data centers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password-protected idling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| File type blocking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| User-level app access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print locally | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access local drives | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-monitor support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-platform access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto display users local time | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free migration assistance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| $10/mo. Start Trial *For first 3 mo. Then $15/mo. | $29.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $42.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $79.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $129.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | $249.95/mo. Start Trial Pay Annually & | |
Compare Microsoft Virtual Desktop Plans and Pricing
Choose the Microsoft virtual desktop plan that fits your business needs. Compare features, pricing, and performance to find the right solution.
Session-Based plans
Session-Based plans provide shared computing resources, enabling multiple users to log into the same Windows server environment. This option is cost-efficient for businesses with flexible workloads or seasonal staff.
Shared Windows server environment
- Shared server resources
- Dynamic resource allocation
- Open Office included
- Cost-efficient scaling
Dedicated plans
Dedicated Desktops assign a virtual machine exclusively to one user or a group, delivering guaranteed CPU, RAM, and storage resources. These plans range from Bronze to Platinum Plus tiers, allowing you to choose the right power level and storage based on your needs.
Exclusive virtual machine per user or team
- Predictable system capacity
- Tiered resource levels
- Custom app installs
- Optional GPU support
What’s Included: Microsoft 365 Apps and Cloud Features
Our platform comes packed with powerful features designed to help you succeed in today’s competitive market.
Microsoft 365 Apps and Cloud Features
Each Microsoft 365 virtual desktop plan includes fully installed Office apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams across multiple devices. You also get 1 TB of OneDrive storage, browser-based Office access, and smooth sync across apps and cloud data for consistent, anywhere productivity.
Microsoft 365
Licensing Basics
Licensing combines per-user Microsoft 365 Apps entitlements with monthly virtual desktop plans. Users can install Office on multiple devices, while virtual desktop resources scale by plan tier. Additional users can be added to shared desktops with configurable access, helping teams stay compliant and flexible.
Storage, GPU, and Performance by Plan
Plans offer RAM from 2 GB to 8 GB with dedicated vCPUs, plus SSD storage starting at 5 GB and expandable up to 1 TB. Optional GPU resources enhance design and video workflows. These choices allow each Microsoft virtual desktop plan to match performance needs without overspending.
Add-ons for Workload Optimization
Expand your setup with optional storage upgrades, GPU enhancements, and additional user seats on shared desktops. MFA is available to strengthen authentication. Each add-on integrates cleanly with your existing environment, making it easy to scale as your business grows.
Pre-installed Apps and Software Access
Every plan comes with essential tools like browsers, Open Office, and system utilities. When Microsoft 365 Apps are licensed, users gain full access to premium Office software and cloud storage, creating a complete workspace ready for daily operations. This ensures users can get started immediately without delay.
Security, Access & Compliance Features
Data is encrypted in transit and stored in certified data centers. Policies such as idle session protection, role-based access, firewalls, and file restrictions keep environments secure. Administrators can also control access windows, supporting compliance across a variety of corporate and regulatory needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our cloud desktop solutions
How much does Microsoft Remote Desktop cost?
Pricing depends on the plan you choose. Apps4Rent offers Microsoft Virtual Desktop Plans starting at $10/month for session-based access, with dedicated desktops beginning at $24.95/month.
How much does a VDA license cost?
Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) licensing is included in our Windows 365 Virtual Desktop Plans and Microsoft 365 Virtual Desktop Plans, so there are no separate VDA costs for end users.
Is Azure Virtual Desktop worth it?
Azure Virtual Desktop is highly valuable for enterprises that need flexible scaling and integration with Azure services. However, for predictable pricing and simpler management, many businesses prefer our fixed-cost Microsoft Virtual Desktop Plans.
What’s the difference between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop?
Windows 365 Virtual Desktop Plans provide a dedicated Cloud PC with per-user licensing and predictable pricing, while Azure Virtual Desktop is a multi-session platform billed on Azure consumption, offering greater scalability but variable costs.
Are there additional charges for GPU, RAM, or MFA in CloudDesktopOnline’s plans?
Yes. GPU resources, additional RAM or storage, and MFA can be added to most dedicated Microsoft Virtual Desktop Plans for a small monthly fee, allowing businesses to scale resources only as needed.
Can I install my own applications on the virtual desktop?
Yes. All dedicated Microsoft Virtual Desktop Plans and Windows 365 Virtual Desktop Plans include admin rights, so you can install custom applications. Session-based plans do not offer this option.
Is there support for multiple monitors and multi-platform access?
Yes. All plans support multiple monitors and access from PC, Mac, Linux, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring a consistent experience across devices.
How long does setup take, and is migration included?
Setup is quick, with most environments ready in hours. Apps4Rent also provides free email migration assistance to help transition existing workloads to our Microsoft 365 Virtual Desktop Plans smoothly.
