The Real Cost of AVD + Nerdio
What may seem flexible can quickly turn into unpredictable monthly spend and significant operational overhead.
Hidden Costs & Unpredictable Spend
Per-user or active-user billing
You’re charged monthly even for occasional users, inflating your budget unnecessarily.
Idle desktops
Silently consume compute and storage unless meticulously managed and manually deallocated, bleeding your budget.
Premium Azure pricing
Expect higher costs for compute, storage, and outbound egress, leading to an unpredictable monthly spend that hinders budgeting.
Automation Tax
Essential lifecycle automation requires Nerdio, adding extra licensing fees and operational overhead.
Operational Complexity & Scaling Challenges
Manual scaling complexity
Native tools often lack full orchestration or granular control, making efficient scaling a struggle.
Automation overhead
Beyond licensing, integrating and managing Nerdio adds significant operational burden to your IT team.
Flexibility & Customization Limitations
Limited app publishing flexibility
Gaining application-only access is a complex configuration nightmare, restricting your agile app delivery.
No white-label support
Struggling to isolate tenants or brand solutions for internal or partner delivery, hindering customization and control.
$$Enterprises Are Switching$$ to Thinfinity on Oracle Cloud
A mid size financial institution modernized its virtual desktop environment by migrating from AVD + Nerdio to Thinfinity Workspace on Oracle Cloud — achieving significant cost savings, simpler automation, and greater scalability.
| AVD + Nerdio | Thinfinity Workspace on Oracle Cloud | Annual Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing | $180,000 | $97,200 | $82,800 |
| Infrastructure (Azure vs OCI) | $126,000 | $71,250 | $54,750 |
| Total TCO | $306,000 | $168,450 | $137,550 |
Thinfinity + OCI: Enterprise-Grade VDI, Built for Every Use Case
Our 100% Oracle-Native platform delivers robust VDI solutions without AVD’s cost and complexity.
Legacy Windows Applications
Run legacy Win32 apps in the cloud — no code changes or rewrites required.
Hybrid/Remote Workforces
Secure access to desktops and apps from any device, location, or network.
Shift-Based Access
Pay only for peak usage — perfect for contact centers, QA teams, and education labs.
GPU-Accelerated Workloads
High-performance desktops for CAD, 3D modeling, video editing, and simulation.
Intranet & Web App Access
Publish internal or SaaS web apps securely with full Zero Trust access.
Dedicated 1:1 VMs
Persistent or non-persistent desktops for power users and remote employees.
Dev/Test Environments
Disposable desktops for developers and QA teams with auto-destroy automation.
Session-Based Desktops
Multi-user, scalable environments for shared access — ideal for cost efficiency.
Why Switch? The Smarter VDI Choice Delivers Real-World Savings
Thinfinity + OCI offers enterprise-ready access, automation, and cost efficiency — without the complexity.
Flexible Access Options
Connect through any modern browser or Thinfinity Client — ideal for hybrid workforces and BYOD policies.
Zero Trust Security by Design
Includes identity-aware access with MFA, SSO, RBAC, and end-to-end encryption — aligned with compliance needs.
Automation Built In
No third-party tools needed. Automatically start, stop, and destroy VMs to optimize performance and minimize idle costs.
Predictable, Concurrent Licensing
Only pay for active sessions — no per-user or monthly active billing. Scale without overspending.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Advantage
Leverage OCI's high-performance compute, low storage pricing, and up to 70% savings over Azure-based VDI deployments.
Frictionless User Experience
No plugins, no installs, no configuration. Just log in and work from any device, anywhere.
What Enterprise IT Leaders Ask Before Switching
Straight answers to the most common questions from AVD + Nerdio users
You only pay for concurrent users — not named or monthly active users. Starting at $10/month per peak user, with volume discounts available



































