For Dutch SME teams
Ideal for organizations that quickly want a stable cloud workplace without setting up a heavy enterprise rollout.
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Fastnode gives organizations a fixed monthly price, Dutch hosting and a manageable switch from Azure AVD or Citrix. Less infrastructure hassle, a faster rollout and more clarity for users, decision-makers and IT.
Designed for teams that want simplicity, speed and control over monthly costs without enterprise complexity.
Users, storage and basic security are ready for pilot and go-live.
Office 365, Exchange Online and Teams continue to fit logically into the workplace.
How it works
Fastnode feels like a normal workplace for users, but gives buyers and IT more clarity: fixed packages, Dutch hosting, daily backups and a faster route to go-live.
The desktop, storage, basic security and accounts are organized around speed and clear management instead of separate components spread across multiple Azure screens.
Accounts, storage and access management prepared for go-live.
Practical security without an extra loose project layer.
Fastnode helps with inventory, testing phase and controlled go-live.
Choose your route
Fastnode works best for organizations that want to go live faster, manage less complexity and choose a workplace that stays easy to explain.
Ideal for organizations that quickly want a stable cloud workplace without setting up a heavy enterprise rollout.
Explore the affordable Virtual DesktopWhen data location, security and Dutch positioning are important, a local proposition often makes more sense than a generic hyperscaler route.
Read more about secure Virtual DesktopSuitable for workplaces where low latency, fast storage and a smooth user experience are more important than an abundance of management options.
Read more about fast Virtual DesktopFastnode is in line with organizations that prefer to position their Virtual Desktop around Dutch hosting and Dutch-language communication.
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See where Fastnode makes the difference for organizations that value simplicity, Dutch hosting and predictable costs.
| Feature | FastnodeRecommended | Azure AVD | Citrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per user/month | €60 | €145+ | €195+ |
| Dutch Hosting | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dutch Support | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Setup Time | 2 hours | 2-5 days | 3-7 days |
| Setup Costs | €0 | €500+ | €1.000+ |
| Minimum Contract Duration | 1 month | 12 months | 36 months |
| Daily Backups | ✓ Free | ✓ Additional costs | ✓ Additional costs |
The homepage only highlights the most decisive differences. For package details, Microsoft integration and migration questions, please go directly to the packages and in-depth pages below.
Prices
The packages remain clear, while the calculator immediately shows what the monthly costs will be for your team. This way, choosing feels more like a product decision and less like a quotation process.
OpenOffice is included as standard. Add Office 2024 optionally for +€7.50 excl. VAT per user per month.
OpenOffice is included as standard. Add Office 2024 optionally for +€7.50 excl. VAT per user per month.
Migration service
Many organizations know that Azure AVD or Citrix has become too expensive or too complex, but postpone switching because migration feels difficult. Fastnode makes that smaller with a clear process, standard choices and guidance in understandable steps.
We map users, applications, storage, Office 365 connections and management needs so that the environment fits well with your current workplace.
Fastnode sets up the Virtual Desktop with the agreed capacity, security, accounts and links so that you do not have to go through dozens of technical choices yourself.
You first test with a small group, so that performance, login, files and daily workflows can be checked before going live.
After approval, we put the environment live and guide the transition, so that your team works faster without falling back on old complexity.
FAQ
These questions help both visitors and search engines understand what Fastnode stands for, how the switch works, and when the solution is a good fit.
For standard environments, Fastnode can be live within 2 hours. For migrations or additional wishes, we first agree on the planning and approach, so that there is clarity about preparation, test phase and go-live.
Yes. Fastnode offers a guided transition with inventory, setup, test users and go-live. This means that your organization does not have to set up a complex VDI project again itself.
Fastnode positions itself as Dutch Virtual Desktop hosting. For organizations that consider data location important, this is a major advantage over foreign cloud routes.
Yes. Office 365 integration is an important part of the proposition. This makes Fastnode a good fit for organizations that want to keep their existing Microsoft workplace.
The standard packages include Windows 11, OpenOffice, storage, daily backups, monitoring and support during office hours. Office 2024 can be optionally added for €7.50 excl. VAT per user per month. The Full Desktop package also includes email hosting.
No. Fastnode is interesting for Dutch SME teams and organizations that want a professional Virtual Desktop, but are not looking for the management burden and complexity of a large enterprise solution.
Fastnode communicates a minimum contract duration of 1 month for the standard solution. That makes it attractive for organizations that want to maintain flexibility.
Guides
Strong internal links help visitors find the right information faster and give search engines clearer context about what Fastnode specializes in.
For organizations that mainly compare on performance and want to know why Dutch latency and fast storage make the difference.
Read more about speed →For companies looking for security, access control, encryption and a more secure Dutch positioning.
Read more about security →For buyers who look closely at price per user, monthly costs and the difference with Azure AVD or Citrix.
Read more about costs →For organizations where data location, Dutch-language communication and local positioning are important in the choice.
Read more about Dutch hosting →For visitors who want to know exactly what is and is not included in the standard packages before they make a choice.
View package contents →For organizations that are actively looking for a simpler migration path and a Dutch party that guides the transition.
View the migration service →This way, visitors get the right context more quickly to compare Fastnode on price, speed, security, Dutch hosting and switching from Azure AVD or Citrix. This not only makes the homepage more informative for buyers and IT managers, but also helps to connect Fastnode's most important themes more clearly with the in-depth pages on the site.
Next step
Fastnode is intended for organizations that want a fast, Dutch and easily explained Virtual Desktop solution. Start with an intake or first view the migration service.