Windows 365 Frontline Goes Out of Preview

Windows 365 Frontline, a new version of Windows 365 for shift and part-time workers is now generally available. The new offering has been available in public preview since April, and Microsoft said today that it’s already being used across various industries including healthcare and sales.

Microsoft launched Windows 365 two years ago, and the service provides access to Windows 10 or Windows 11 Cloud PCs on any device via the web. On Windows 11, Cloud PCs can also be accessed via the Windows 365 app, and Windows 365 Boot will soon allow users to log directly into their Windows 365 Cloud PC as the primary Windows experience.

Microsoft created Windows 365 Frontline specifically for workers that only need to access a Cloud PC for a limited amount of time. Organizations can purchase multiple licenses and share them among different workers. Once a worker stops using their Frontline Cloud PC, it’s powered off and another worker can start using the license.

Microsoft believes that Windows 365 Frontline is well suited for employees on a shift schedule, and IT admins can manage Cloud PCs with Microsoft Intune. Microsoft is planning to add Bulk Remote Actions in Intune to allow organizations to create automation scenarios.

Windows 365 Frontline starts at $42 for 3 users/month, and the base configuration offers 2 virtual CPUs, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage. The most expensive subscription costs $237/month for 3 users, and for that price, you get a Cloud PC with 8 vCPUs, 32 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage.

If Microsoft now offers 3 different Windows 365 offerings for enterprise users ( Frontline, Enterprise, Business), the company is reportedly working on a consumer version of Windows 365. This is part of the company’s long-term plan to move Windows 11 to the cloud so it can be accessed from any device.