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:
The Cloud Based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) market in 2025 is dominated by ten major companies offering scalable, secure solutions for remote and hybrid workforces. Leading providers include VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Amazon WorkSpaces, which command significant market share through mature cloud integrations and enterprise-grade features. VMware Horizon, now under Omnissa, delivers virtual desktops via deep vSphere integration and supports hybrid deployments on Azure or AWS, emphasizing GPU pooling and Blast Extreme protocol for high-performance workloads. Citrix excels in HDX technology for graphics-intensive apps, providing fine-grained policies and broad peripheral support across multi-cloud environments like Azure and AWS. Microsoft AVD leverages Azure's multi-session Windows capabilities for cost-effective scaling, native Microsoft 365 integration, and minute-by-minute billing, ideal for Windows-centric enterprises. Amazon WorkSpaces offers fully managed DaaS with pay-as-you-go pricing, global reach, multi-factor authentication, and Linux/Windows support on AWS infrastructure.
Emerging and specialized players like Nutanix Frame, Workspot, Dell, HPE, and IBM enhance the market with cloud-agnostic and hybrid options tailored for SMBs and enterprises. Nutanix Frame and Workspot gain traction for fast rollouts, per-named-user pricing, and low-latency delivery in public clouds, appealing to performance-sensitive scenarios without heavy monitoring overhead. Dell provides end-to-end VDI with Wyse thin clients for resource-efficient central data server access, while HPE's GreenLake enables distributed workforces via any-device resource provisioning. IBM delivers scalable hybrid solutions through its Cloud platform, focusing on modern workforce flexibility, complemented by partners like Fujitsu and Huawei for comprehensive Digital Workplace services. These providers prioritize security features like zero-trust models, encryption, and compliance, with pricing varying from $30-60 monthly per user depending on compute and GPU needs.
Collectively, these companies drive VDI innovation by addressing deployment complexity, cost predictability, and performance in cloud-native architectures. VMware and Citrix maintain legacy strength in on-premises transitions to DaaS, while Microsoft and Amazon dominate consumption-based models for agility. Nutanix, Workspot, and hardware giants like Dell, HPE, and IBM fill niches in multi-cloud consistency, edge computing, and managed services, ensuring broad applicability from startups to global enterprises amid rising remote work demands. This competitive landscape fosters advancements in latency reduction, AI-enhanced management, and seamless endpoint support, solidifying cloud VDI as a cornerstone of digital transformation.
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:
The Cloud Based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) market in 2025 is dominated by ten major companies offering scalable, secure solutions for remote and hybrid workforces. Leading providers include VMware Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Amazon WorkSpaces, which command significant market share through mature cloud integrations and enterprise-grade features. VMware Horizon, now under Omnissa, delivers virtual desktops via deep vSphere integration and supports hybrid deployments on Azure or AWS, emphasizing GPU pooling and Blast Extreme protocol for high-performance workloads. Citrix excels in HDX technology for graphics-intensive apps, providing fine-grained policies and broad peripheral support across multi-cloud environments like Azure and AWS. Microsoft AVD leverages Azure's multi-session Windows capabilities for cost-effective scaling, native Microsoft 365 integration, and minute-by-minute billing, ideal for Windows-centric enterprises. Amazon WorkSpaces offers fully managed DaaS with pay-as-you-go pricing, global reach, multi-factor authentication, and Linux/Windows support on AWS infrastructure.
Emerging and specialized players like Nutanix Frame, Workspot, Dell, HPE, and IBM enhance the market with cloud-agnostic and hybrid options tailored for SMBs and enterprises. Nutanix Frame and Workspot gain traction for fast rollouts, per-named-user pricing, and low-latency delivery in public clouds, appealing to performance-sensitive scenarios without heavy monitoring overhead. Dell provides end-to-end VDI with Wyse thin clients for resource-efficient central data server access, while HPE's GreenLake enables distributed workforces via any-device resource provisioning. IBM delivers scalable hybrid solutions through its Cloud platform, focusing on modern workforce flexibility, complemented by partners like Fujitsu and Huawei for comprehensive Digital Workplace services. These providers prioritize security features like zero-trust models, encryption, and compliance, with pricing varying from $30-60 monthly per user depending on compute and GPU needs.
Collectively, these companies drive VDI innovation by addressing deployment complexity, cost predictability, and performance in cloud-native architectures. VMware and Citrix maintain legacy strength in on-premises transitions to DaaS, while Microsoft and Amazon dominate consumption-based models for agility. Nutanix, Workspot, and hardware giants like Dell, HPE, and IBM fill niches in multi-cloud consistency, edge computing, and managed services, ensuring broad applicability from startups to global enterprises amid rising remote work demands. This competitive landscape fosters advancements in latency reduction, AI-enhanced management, and seamless endpoint support, solidifying cloud VDI as a cornerstone of digital transformation.
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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