2026 Global: Cloud-Based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Vdi) Market -Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Cloud-Based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Vdi) Market -Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (vdi) market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (vdi) market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
VMware, Citrix, Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), Nutanix, IBM, Parallels, Workspot, Nerdio, and V2 Cloud are widely recognized as ten major companies offering cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions in the market. VMware’s Horizon and Horizon Cloud deliver hybrid and multi-cloud VDI with deep integration across vSphere, multi-cloud hosting options, and features like Universal Broker for intelligent connection brokering, making it a common choice for enterprises needing hybrid deployments and GPU-enabled workloads. Citrix DaaS (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) remains a leader for high-fidelity user experience and fine-grained access controls, with HDX optimizations for graphics-intensive and low-bandwidth environments and extensive enterprise management capabilities. Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 provide native Azure-hosted multi-session Windows 10/11, tight Microsoft 365 integration, and license-managed deployment models that appeal to organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. Amazon WorkSpaces offers AWS-native, fully managed cloud desktops with flexible pricing and global infrastructure, suited to teams already on AWS and requiring scalable, pay-as-you-go desktop instances.
Nutanix delivers cloud-native desktop solutions via its unified platform that simplifies management across private and public clouds, supporting hybrid VDI use cases and HCI-friendly deployments for organizations seeking converged infrastructure simplicity. IBM’s VDI offerings through IBM Cloud and Digital Workplace services focus on enterprise-grade security and performance, including support for GPU-accelerated workloads and managed services for large organizations with strict compliance needs. Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) provides a cost-effective, easy-to-manage VDI/DaaS option tailored to SMBs and education, with multi-device support and streamlined administration for organizations prioritizing simplicity and lower TCO. Workspot positions itself as a turnkey, enterprise SaaS Cloud PC provider optimized for performance-sensitive applications by deploying virtual desktops in public-cloud regions closest to users, reducing latency for CAD, analytics, and other demanding workloads. Nerdio specializes in automation and AVD orchestration, enabling rapid, low-overhead AVD provisioning and cost optimization, which appeals to lean IT teams and organizations that need fast scale-up without heavy virtualization expertise. V2 Cloud targets small and midsize businesses with fully managed DaaS that emphasizes simple pricing, quick deployment, and hands-off management, making it attractive for companies lacking dedicated virtualization staff.
These vendors cover a spectrum from full-featured enterprise platforms (VMware, Citrix, Microsoft, AWS, IBM) to specialist and SMB-focused providers (Parallels, Workspot, Nerdio, V2 Cloud, Nutanix), with differences in deployment models, licensing complexity, integration depth with cloud ecosystems, and optimization for graphics/GPU workloads. Selection trends in 2025 emphasize cloud-native management, multi-session Windows cost efficiencies, hybrid-cloud flexibility, automation for fast provisioning, and performance for graphics-intensive use cases, with many organizations choosing combinations of these providers to meet diverse workload and governance requirements.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (vdi) market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (vdi) market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
VMware, Citrix, Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), Nutanix, IBM, Parallels, Workspot, Nerdio, and V2 Cloud are widely recognized as ten major companies offering cloud-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions in the market. VMware’s Horizon and Horizon Cloud deliver hybrid and multi-cloud VDI with deep integration across vSphere, multi-cloud hosting options, and features like Universal Broker for intelligent connection brokering, making it a common choice for enterprises needing hybrid deployments and GPU-enabled workloads. Citrix DaaS (Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops) remains a leader for high-fidelity user experience and fine-grained access controls, with HDX optimizations for graphics-intensive and low-bandwidth environments and extensive enterprise management capabilities. Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 provide native Azure-hosted multi-session Windows 10/11, tight Microsoft 365 integration, and license-managed deployment models that appeal to organizations heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. Amazon WorkSpaces offers AWS-native, fully managed cloud desktops with flexible pricing and global infrastructure, suited to teams already on AWS and requiring scalable, pay-as-you-go desktop instances.
Nutanix delivers cloud-native desktop solutions via its unified platform that simplifies management across private and public clouds, supporting hybrid VDI use cases and HCI-friendly deployments for organizations seeking converged infrastructure simplicity. IBM’s VDI offerings through IBM Cloud and Digital Workplace services focus on enterprise-grade security and performance, including support for GPU-accelerated workloads and managed services for large organizations with strict compliance needs. Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) provides a cost-effective, easy-to-manage VDI/DaaS option tailored to SMBs and education, with multi-device support and streamlined administration for organizations prioritizing simplicity and lower TCO. Workspot positions itself as a turnkey, enterprise SaaS Cloud PC provider optimized for performance-sensitive applications by deploying virtual desktops in public-cloud regions closest to users, reducing latency for CAD, analytics, and other demanding workloads. Nerdio specializes in automation and AVD orchestration, enabling rapid, low-overhead AVD provisioning and cost optimization, which appeals to lean IT teams and organizations that need fast scale-up without heavy virtualization expertise. V2 Cloud targets small and midsize businesses with fully managed DaaS that emphasizes simple pricing, quick deployment, and hands-off management, making it attractive for companies lacking dedicated virtualization staff.
These vendors cover a spectrum from full-featured enterprise platforms (VMware, Citrix, Microsoft, AWS, IBM) to specialist and SMB-focused providers (Parallels, Workspot, Nerdio, V2 Cloud, Nutanix), with differences in deployment models, licensing complexity, integration depth with cloud ecosystems, and optimization for graphics/GPU workloads. Selection trends in 2025 emphasize cloud-native management, multi-session Windows cost efficiencies, hybrid-cloud flexibility, automation for fast provisioning, and performance for graphics-intensive use cases, with many organizations choosing combinations of these providers to meet diverse workload and governance requirements.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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