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Azure Virtual Desktop vs Inuvika OVD Enterprise
Both stand on desk as a service software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Azure Virtual Desktop offers several access platforms and multiple billing approaches, including an on-premises hybrid option. Compare the commitment structures and note that no specific plan prices are listed.
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Choose Inuvika OVD Enterprise if you need centrally managed Windows or Linux desktops and applications across multiple deployment environments, with multi-domain tenant isolation or service-provider branding. The five-year price is listed at $7.50 per user per month, while shorter subscriptions have different listed prices and terms. Buyers seeking a free plan should look elsewhere.
Visit Inuvika OVD EnterpriseThe facts
| Azure Virtual Desktop | Inuvika OVD Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | inuvika.com |
| On desk as a service software | #8 of 19 | #4 of 19 |
Azure Virtual Desktop: what it does well
- Access through Windows, macOS, mobile platforms, and web browser.
- Dedicated resources are supported.
- GPU option is available.
- Hybrid option supports on-premises session hosts.
- Pay-as-you-go compute is billed by the second.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Savings plans require a one- or three-year commitment.
Inuvika OVD Enterprise: what it does well
- Delivers Windows and Linux apps and desktops to devices or HTML5 browsers.
- Deploys on premises or in public or private clouds.
- Remote gateway works without a VPN or extra external ports beyond port 443.
- Includes two-factor authentication and TLSv1.2 session security.
- Integrates with Active Directory, LDAP directories, multiple hypervisors and storage systems.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- The five-year subscription requires a 60-month term.
- On-premises and self-hosted one-year subscriptions require at least 20 users.
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