--- description: Review of Nerdio Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Nerdio | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Online Help Desk Software](/directory/3529/online/software) > [Nerdio](/software/166366/nerdio) # Nerdio Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/166366/nerdio Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/166366/nerdio?page=2) > Nerdio empowers IT professionals and managed service providers (MSPs) to deploy, manage, and cost-optimize virtual desktops in Microsoft Azure. Nerdio Manager for Enterprise is a packaged Azure application that runs in users’ own tenants without compromising security and compliance by allowing third-party vendors access to the IT environment. Nerdio Manager for MSP is an Azure-managed application that enables MSPs to automatically provision a complete virtual desktop environment in Azure in under an hour, connect to an existing deployment in minutes, manage all their clients in a single admin portal, and optimize their virtual desktop environments with powerful auto-scaling. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 11 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 11 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Nerdio - **Location**: Skokie, US - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Professional: $100 per user, per month 10 users min Performance: $150 per user, per month 10 users min Enterprise: $200 per user, per month 10 users min - **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal and 6 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Escalation - Alerts/Notifications - Application Management - Archiving & Retention - Audit Management - Automatic Backup - Capacity Analytics - Capacity Management - Compliance Management - Configurable Workflow - Cost Management - DaaS - Dashboard - Data Migration - Data Recovery - Desktop Virtualization ## Integrations (3 total) - GitHub - Microsoft Entra ID - ServiceNow ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Online Help Desk Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3529/online/software) ## Related Categories - [Online Help Desk Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3529/online/software) - [Help Desk Software for Schools](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3857/schools/software) - [IT Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4563/it-management/software) - [VDI Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4600/vdi/software) - [Cloud Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4676/cloud-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[N-central](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/161863/solarwinds-n-central) — 4.2/5 (253 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Nerdio for beginners" — 3.0/5 > **Aroob** | *30 May 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great way to control the use virtual machines and to control the user's desktop through remote access in simple steps. > > **Cons**: The only con i can think about is that its not free of use and the initial setup can be a little tricky for juniors. ----- ### "cons of Nerdio" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *23 March 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nerdio Simplifies setting up and managing Azure Virtual Desktop > > **Cons**: While it optimizes Azure costs, Nerdio itself comes with additional licensing fees. > > Nerdio provides a streamlined and efficient experience for managing Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 environments.Setting up AVD is much faster compared to manual configurations. ----- ### "The all-in-one VM and AVD management tool" — 5.0/5 > **Tyler** | *4 March 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Being able to manage, setup and monitor Azure virtual machines all in one place is extremely handy and Nerdio does this very well. Management over those VMs is straightforward, easy to use and provides clear logging information. We can also manage M365 users, account creation, user sessions, you name it. This tool is a fantastic AVD/virtual desktop management system, that has some great customizable features that fit various types of environments. > > **Cons**: When a VM or AVD goes to "sleep" per se so not to consume resources, it can sometimes sit in a state that prevents users from connecting. > > Overall, we are utilizing Nerdio for a handful of our clients for different types of usage scenarios. The management portal is easy to navigate and it gives clear understanding of how everything is running. Troubleshooting steps are clear and their customer support team is knowledgeable when tickets are created for assistance. They have articles that guide you through set up, updating the golden image, etc. ----- ### "A Complete Solution for Managing Azure Virtual Desktop with Ease" — 4.0/5 > **Amged** | *30 May 2025* | Airlines/Aviation | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nerdio makes Azure Virtual Desktop setup and management incredibly easy. The automation features, especially auto-scaling, save time and reduce costs effectively. > > **Cons**: Some advanced features require prior Azure knowledge. The dashboard can feel a bit overwhelming at first due to many options > > Overall, Nerdio is a powerful and user-friendly platform. It improved efficiency, cut costs, and the support team is responsive. Highly recommended for AVD management. ----- ### "Nerdio makes Azure easy to use and setup" — 4.0/5 > **Travis** | *5 June 2025* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nerdio makes Azure much easier to use and setup. We don't need a super difficult Microsoft certification to get an Azure environment setup. > > **Cons**: Once setup, Nerdio doesn't have the greatest back end support. It feels as if they will point you in a direction of searching endless KB's for an answer. > > Setting up an Azure environment is fairly simple. Managing the environment and users within the environment is also much easier than doing all through Microsoft's tools. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/166366/nerdio?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/166366/nerdio) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data