Install once, return repeatedly
Keep compatible IDEs, SDKs, office tools, browser profiles and project settings on the same Windows 11 Pro desktop while the Jump-Desk exists.
Jump-IT Use Case · Monthly Windows for projects
Monthly Windows Cloud PC for Startups and Developers
Keep one Windows 11 Pro project environment through a sprint, contract or launch—without buying another computer or calculating every individual work session.
Put a recurring Windows workspace into the team budget
A monthly cloud PC is useful when the environment needs to be ready repeatedly: a developer returns to the same project toolchain through a sprint, or an operations colleague uses quotation and document applications across the month. Install and configure the chosen software, confirm its licence and test the actual workload on the chosen tier.
Use the complete price rather than converting the included allowance into an hourly quote. On 17 October 2026, the Netherlands Pro EUR example was EUR 59 for a full Months billing period, with up to 300 uptime hours. Three such desktops total EUR 177 and five EUR 295 before applicable taxes, discounts and extras. Each desktop has its own allowance.
At the same dated rates, a 30-day Hours desktop with 160 running hours is EUR 51.96; with 220 running hours it is EUR 65.16. Both include 720 hours of retained service time. Months is not automatically cheaper. Use current prices, realistic running time and each role’s capacity requirements.
Jump-Teams can organise the people and desktop assignments around that budget. Team administration, Windows privileges, application accounts and billing are separate. For a step-by-step worksheet, read budgeting monthly cloud PCs for a team; for temporary staff, include the contractor handover checklist before the subscription renews.
The short answer
When is a monthly Windows cloud PC the right choice?
Jump-Desk Months is often the strongest fit when Windows has become part of the working week, but the startup or developer is not ready to make a long-term hardware or annual-service decision.
The current Months plan is a monthly subscription for a persistent Windows 11 Pro Jump-Desk, with up to 300 hours of uptime per month and automatic deallocation after three hours without an active RDP session. Select one of 20 configured regions and a Standard, Pro or Pro+ tier, install compatible licensed software with administrator access, then return to the same desktop from a supported Mac, iPad, Android, Linux or Windows device.
Months is not automatically cheaper than Hours and it is not an unlimited desktop. It becomes attractive when recurring access, a predictable billing interval and a preserved project environment matter more than paying only for a small number of running hours. Compare the live regional price with realistic usage before choosing.
300 hours per monthThe uptime allowance in the current Months tier definitions.
3-hour safeguardAutomatic deallocation after three hours without an active RDP session.
Persistent 128 GB driveTools, settings and files remain while the Jump-Desk exists.
20 configured regionsChoose around the primary user, workload and current availability.
Recurring Windows without a hardware commitment
Why the Months plan can fit project-led work
The value is not merely “Windows in the cloud.” It is a preserved Windows project environment paired with a billing period that can match a sprint, client engagement, launch window or recurring operational task.
Budget around a monthly cycle
Use the live monthly price for the chosen region and tier instead of estimating every session. Taxes, currency and checkout conditions still apply.
Match a defined project window
Create the environment for the period in which Windows is repeatedly required, then reassess before the next stage rather than buying hardware by default.
Change the endpoint, not the PC
Reconnect to the same Jump-Desk from supported devices. The remote Windows environment stays consistent even when the local screen changes.
Avoid building VDI for one workload
Jump-IT guides region, plan and tier selection and provisions the personal desktop. It is not a traditional VDI control plane or blank VPS.
Separate project environments
One owner can create multiple independently billed Jump-Desks for different projects or test states. Each person should still use a separate account.
Decision signal: if Windows appears several times in most working weeks and the environment must remain ready between sessions, compare Months first. If it appears only occasionally, start with Jump-Desk Hours.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Give a recurring project a consistent workspace.
Months includes up to 300 hours of uptime per desktop each month. Measure the working pattern and keep the desktop stopped when it is not needed; regular work does not necessarily mean continuous uptime.
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From MVP to customer delivery
Where a monthly Jump-Desk helps a startup
Early-stage businesses often have narrow Windows requirements, uncertain headcount and short planning horizons. Months can give the requirement its own desktop without turning it into a company-wide device purchase.
Strong startup fits
- A Windows-only finance, operations or client application used every week.
- An MVP or release cycle requiring a repeatable Windows test environment.
- A time-limited client contract that needs a separate Windows workspace.
- A founder who works primarily on Mac, Linux or iPad but needs recurring Windows access.
- A laptop repair or replacement period lasting long enough that hourly usage may become difficult to predict.
Operate it like a business asset
- Name the owner, intended user, project and expected end date.
- Confirm the software licence permits remote or virtual-machine use.
- Use a separate Jump-IT account for each person; do not share the founder’s sign-in.
- Keep critical business records in an independent, tested backup.
- Plan export, licence removal and deletion before the project ends.
For the broader deployment decision—including contractors, governance, Intune and physical hardware—read Windows Cloud PCs for Small Businesses and Startups.
A persistent Windows development workstation
Why developers may prefer Months to rebuilding temporary VMs
A monthly Jump-Desk can keep a compatible Windows toolchain, repository checkout, test data and browser state together across repeated sessions. The developer connects to a real remote Windows 11 Pro desktop rather than emulating Windows on the local device.
Windows-only toolchains
Install properly licensed Windows-compatible editors, IDEs, SDKs and utilities that fit the selected tier and 128 GB drive.
Client and compatibility testing
Keep a separate Windows 11 environment for a client project, desktop-browser check or compatible application test without changing the main device.
Remote-first continuity
Move between supported endpoints while the build tools and project state remain on the Jump-Desk. Network quality still affects the interactive session.
PS C:\workspace> git pull
Already up to date.
PS C:\workspace> npm test
Tests: passed
PS C:\workspace> git push
Project state saved remotely
# Stop the Jump-Desk from the dashboard when finished.Keep the remote repository—not one VM disk—as the authoritative source copy. See the full Windows Cloud PC for Developers guide for toolchain, networking and workload boundaries.
A practical operating model
How to get the best value from Jump-Desk Months
The best monthly deployment starts with the real application and ends with an explicit renewal decision. Use this workflow before treating the cloud PC as permanent infrastructure.
Define the exact Windows requirement
List the application versions, licences, data, peripherals, ports, expected hours and project end date. Do not choose a tier from a generic label alone.
Choose a region around the primary user
Start with an available region near the person who will use the desktop, then test the real route. Proximity can help responsiveness, but local Wi-Fi, ISP routing and application services also matter.
Size for the software, not the ambition
Standard is the lightest configuration; Pro gives 8 GB RAM and SSD storage; Pro+ gives 4 vCPU and 16 GB RAM. Check the exact application’s requirements and leave practical headroom.
Create and test before the deadline
Install the connection client, create the Jump-Desk, install the software and complete a representative task before a contractor starts, a course begins or a release window opens.
Stop deliberately after each session
The three-hour no-active-RDP safeguard is not a substitute for good operating discipline. Stop the desktop from the Jump-IT dashboard to conserve the monthly uptime allowance.
Keep essential data somewhere independent
Commit and push source code, export business records and maintain a tested backup. “Persistent” means the desktop remains while it exists; deletion is permanent.
Review usage, invoices and fit
Use the Jump-IT Usage and billing areas to review the desktop. If observed use is very low, Hours may be better; if it becomes continuous, compare Years and owned hardware.
Offboard cleanly
Export required files, revoke project credentials, remove third-party licences and confirm the owner understands the deletion outcome before removing the Jump-Desk.
Hours, Months or Years?
Choose the billing model from observed use
There is no honest universal winner. The right plan depends on how often Windows runs, how long the environment must exist and whether you value a monthly or longer commitment.
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| Decision point | Hours | Months | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Flexible Light, irregular or uncertain Windows use. | Recurring Windows is part of the working week or a defined multi-week project. | Ongoing A longer-lived Windows desktop with sustained use. |
| Pricing basis | Live running rate plus the displayed service fee while the desktop exists. | Live monthly subscription price for the selected region and tier. | Live annual price for the selected region and tier. |
| Current usage definition | Running usage is recorded while the Jump-Desk is started. | Up to 300 hours of uptime per month. | The current tier definition describes unlimited usage and uptime. |
| Idle behaviour | Stop it from the dashboard; closing the RDP window only disconnects. | Automatically deallocates after three hours without an active RDP session; still stop deliberately. | Review the live product controls and current terms for the selected desktop. |
| Commitment test | Use when demand is not yet proven. | Use when several weeks of recurring demand are likely. | Use only after the role and workload are stable enough for the longer choice. |
Honest break-even methodCompare the live Months price with: expected Hours running rate × realistic running hours + displayed Hours service fees over the desktop’s lifetime. Then include software licences, taxes, backup, internet and the value of predictability. The live checkout total takes precedence.
300 hours is a ceiling, not a target. It is roughly 10 hours a day across a 30-day month, but work patterns and billing cycles differ. Leaving a disconnected desktop running wastes allowance until the idle safeguard acts.
Current Months configurations
Choose the performance tier for the exact workload
Every current Months tier includes Windows 11 Pro, administrator access, the 300-hour monthly uptime definition and the three-hour idle safeguard. Prices vary by region and are shown in the live Jump-IT configuration.
Standard
2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM- 128 GB HDD
- 100 GB data transfer included
- Windows 11 Pro licence included
- Administrator access
Pro
2 vCPU · 8 GB RAM- 128 GB SSD
- 100 GB data transfer included
- Windows 11 Pro licence included
- Administrator access
Pro+
4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM- 128 GB Premium SSD
- 100 GB data transfer included
- Windows 11 Pro licence included
- Administrator access
Choose around the primary user
20 configured Jump-Desk regions
Region choice can support responsiveness and data-location decisions, but it does not create a compliance outcome by itself. Test the real connection and assess application, legal and customer requirements.
Europe
- Netherlands
- Dublin
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- London
- Warsaw
- Stockholm
North America
- Virginia
- Washington
- Iowa
- Toronto
Asia-Pacific & Middle East
- Pune
- Dubai
- Sydney
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Tokyo
- Seoul
Africa & South America
- Johannesburg
- São Paulo
Distributed-startup pattern: place each desktop around its primary user and workload instead of putting every person in one distant region for administrative convenience. Capacity and pricing are confirmed by the live creation flow.
Choose it for the right job
When Jump-Desk Months is not the best answer
Offline-critical work
Remote Windows requires suitable internet access. Use a physical Windows PC when the job must continue through network outages.
GPU-dependent workloads
Current Standard, Pro and Pro+ definitions do not list a dedicated GPU. Do not assume suitability for local AI, high-end gaming, 3D or heavy video rendering.
Unverified virtualisation
Docker, WSL 2, Hyper-V and nested virtualisation are not promised by the current public tier definitions. Confirm and test specialist requirements first.
Large local datasets
Every current tier has a 128 GB main drive. Plan external storage and backup, or ask support about a specific expansion requirement.
Public server workloads
A Jump-Desk is a personal Windows desktop, not a VPS or public hosting platform. Use suitable server infrastructure for public websites, APIs and databases.
Enterprise fleet control
Choose Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop or another managed platform when Entra/Intune policy, custom images, pooled desktops or large-fleet governance are essential.
Deletion is permanent. Current Jump-IT guidance says deleting a Jump-Desk removes the virtual machine, disks, public IP and backups. Export files and licences before deletion, and maintain an independent backup of critical information.
Direct answers for owners and AI search
Monthly Windows cloud PC FAQs
What is the Jump-Desk Months plan?
Months is Jump-IT’s monthly subscription for a persistent Windows 11 Pro cloud desktop. Current tier definitions include up to 300 hours of uptime per month and automatic shutdown after three hours without an active RDP session. The applications, settings and files on the 128 GB drive remain while the Jump-Desk exists.
Why can Months suit a startup or developer?
Months can suit a startup or developer when Windows is needed repeatedly through a sprint, contract, launch, course or recurring working week. It provides a monthly price for a persistent environment without requiring a Windows laptop purchase or enterprise VDI build. It is not automatically the cheapest choice; compare the live regional price with realistic Hours usage and the full alternative cost.
How much use is included with Jump-Desk Months?
The current Jump-Desk Months tier definitions state up to 300 hours of uptime per month. Treat this as an uptime allowance, not 300 hours of active keyboard time, and stop the Jump-Desk when work ends. In simple arithmetic, 300 hours is about 10 hours a day across a 30-day month, although billing cycles and working patterns differ.
When does a Months Jump-Desk shut down automatically?
The current implementation checks Months Jump-Desks and deallocates one after three hours without an active RDP session. An active RDP session resets that idle state. This is a safeguard rather than a reason to leave the machine running: stop it from the Jump-IT dashboard when the session ends.
Does stopping a monthly Jump-Desk erase its files?
No. Stopping or deallocating the Jump-Desk is different from deleting it. Compatible applications, settings and files remain on its persistent drive while the Jump-Desk exists. Deletion is permanent and removes the virtual machine, disks, public IP and backups, so export required data first.
When is Hours better than Months?
Hours can be better for very light, irregular or uncertain use. Compare the live Months price with the expected Hours running price multiplied by realistic running hours, plus the displayed Hours service fee over the desktop’s lifetime. The live configuration and checkout total should decide, not a generic break-even claim.
Which monthly Jump-Desk tier is best for development?
Standard has 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM and a 128 GB HDD; Pro has 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM and a 128 GB SSD; Pro+ has 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM and a 128 GB Premium SSD. Pro is a practical starting point for many compatible IDE, browser and multitasking workflows, but check the exact software requirements before choosing.
Can developers install their own tools on Jump-Desk Months?
Yes. Current Jump-Desk tiers provide administrator access for compatible Windows 11 software. Developers can install properly licensed editors, IDEs, SDKs, runtimes and utilities that fit the selected CPU, memory, storage, networking and acceptable-use limits.
Does Jump-Desk Months support Docker, WSL 2 or Hyper-V?
Do not assume it does. The current public tier definitions do not promise Docker, WSL 2, Hyper-V or nested-virtualisation support. Confirm a specialist requirement with Jump-IT before purchase and test the exact workflow. Jump-Desk is a personal Windows desktop, not an unrestricted server platform.
Can one startup create multiple monthly Jump-Desks?
Yes. The current creation workflow can be used repeatedly, and each Jump-Desk has its own subscription line item. One owner can separate client, test or project environments, but should not share the owner’s Jump-IT sign-in with teammates. Use a separate account for each person.
Can a Months tier be changed later?
Eligible Months tier changes are scheduled for the next billing date and remain within the current billing plan and region. Only options shown for that Jump-Desk are available. After moving from Standard to Pro or Pro+, changing back to Standard is not currently available, so review the dashboard notice before confirming.
Does a monthly Jump-Desk work offline?
No. Jump-Desk is a remote cloud PC and requires a suitable internet connection while Windows is being used. The current direct connection also requires outbound TCP 3389, which some corporate, guest and public networks block.
Sources and verification
The Jump-IT Team reviewed the current product behaviour and live product on 25 August 2026. The review covered the Months definition, 300-hour uptime allowance, no-active-RDP shutdown logic, monthly billing cycle, tier specifications, storage, 20 regions, multiple Jump-Desks, eligible tier-change timing and deletion behaviour.
- Jump-IT: current Jump-Desk product and plan choices
- Jump-IT: product-checked developer use case
- Jump-IT: current Hours billing and temporary-use guide
- Microsoft Learn: Windows App platforms and remote-PC capabilities
- UK NCSC: independent backups for critical data used with online services
- Wikimedia Commons: CC0 computer-programmer hero photograph
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 11 and Windows App are trademarks of Microsoft. Jump-IT is not endorsed by Microsoft or the other organisations cited. Product capacity, pricing, licences and public documentation can change; the live Jump-IT configuration and checkout terms take precedence.
SEE THE PRODUCT IN ACTION
From the first choice to the next working session.
These recordings show the current Jump-IT interface with demonstration data. Use the controls to pause, replay or view a recording full screen.
PRODUCT WALKTHROUGH29 seconds
Create a Team, confirm its currency, and invite a colleague with the appropriate role.
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- Start your Team Open Active Team and choose Create Team. Team creation must be enabled for your account.
- Name the workspace Use a familiar company or project name. Confirm the currency, which is locked when the Team is created.
- Create the Team Your new workspace brings people and desktops together. You can add colleagues next.
- Open Members Members shows the people in this Team. Choose Invite member to bring someone in.
- Choose a role for the work Enter an email and choose Member or Admin. Review extra permissions only where they are needed.
- Send the invitation The invitation remains pending until accepted. This sample invitation is simulated; no email is sent.
PRODUCT WALKTHROUGH33 seconds
Choose a Team, plan and responsible person, then set separate Windows access before checkout.
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- Create for your Team Start from Create Teams Jump-Desk. Name the machine and choose the administrator username.
- Choose the location Pick an available region suited to where the person using this desktop works.
- Select a plan This example uses Monthly. Check the price and uptime allowance for the current configuration.
- Choose the responsible person Assign responsibility within the Team. Windows access is configured separately below.
- Choose who can use Windows Add the person who needs a Windows account. One person can use this desktop at a time.
- Review the desktop Choose machine power, check the total and review the terms before checkout. No purchase is made here.
CURRENT WORKFLOWS · SEPTEMBER 2026
A practical next step for a small business.
Jump-Teams gives an owner one place to organise colleagues and their Windows cloud PCs. Invite people through their own accounts, choose the appropriate role, assign desktops and delegate only the administration a person needs. Team membership does not by itself create a Windows login, and permission to administer a desktop does not automatically give access to payment details.
For regular work, compare Months and its uptime allowance. For occasional roles or a short project, compare eligible prepaid Hours desktops, including the retained-desktop service charge. Team wallet funding and eligible member-approved personal funding have separate controls. The useful comparison is the complete cost of a working role, including software, connectivity and support.
Bring people and desktops together.
Read the business guide to invitations, roles, funding and desktop assignments.
Explore Jump-Teams →Make the first working day easier.
Follow a practical onboarding checklist, from a first pilot to reviewing access when a role changes.
Read the team onboarding guide →Prepaid Hours: budget for both parts.
Eligible Hours desktops use prepaid funding. Compute charges apply while running, and the separate service charge continues while the desktop is retained. Stopping the desktop preserves its files and ends running compute charges; deleting it permanently removes the desktop. Review the wallet, current rates and funding permissions in Jump-IT before creating one.
For regular work, Months includes up to 300 hours of uptime per desktop each month. Review the current Years option when a longer commitment suits the requirement. Each desktop has its own plan, region and performance tier.
Compare current plans →Give the project a Windows home
Use Months when Windows is recurring—not merely occasional.
Choose a region and tier, test the real workload, stop deliberately after each session and reassess the plan with observed usage before the next cycle.
Recurring desktops in a mixed Mac and Surface team
The MacBook-led team workflow and Surface-led development workflow show how separate Months desktops can support colleagues while local AI work stays on the lead’s machine. Budget each desktop’s full cycle and individual 300-hour uptime allowance. Compare Hours for lower use; a predictable recurring price is not a promise of universal savings.
Related device guidance added 31 October 2026.
TEAMS GUIDES
Build your Team. See the workflow.
BUSINESS GUIDE
Desktop as a Service for Small Business: A Practical Team Guide
Evaluate DaaS for a small team: Windows applications, Jump-Teams access, monthly desktop budgets, practical checks and when another setup fits better.
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BUSINESS GUIDE
How to Budget Monthly Cloud PCs for a Team
Budget three or five monthly Windows cloud PCs. Compare Months with running and retained Hours costs, software licences, access and renewal checks.
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BUSINESS GUIDE
Contractor Windows Desktop Handover: Access, Files and Monthly Costs
Plan a contractor’s Windows workspace from setup to handover: Team roles, Windows privileges, project files, application access and monthly cost review.
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PRODUCT VIDEO
Jump-Teams demo: from invitation to two Windows desktops
Watch the Jump-Teams demo: create a Team, invite a colleague, connect to Windows and add a second regional cloud PC with separate access permissions.
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PRODUCT VIDEO
Onboard your first Team member to a Windows cloud PC
Watch a first-member onboarding demo: create a Jump-Team, choose permissions, send an invitation and hand over a Windows cloud PC with individual access.
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PRODUCT VIDEO
Connect to your Team’s Windows cloud PC
Watch a Team member accept an invitation, find their Jump-Desk, review connection settings and open Windows with their own account and connection file.
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PRODUCT VIDEO
Cloud PCs for distributed teams: a regional desktop demo
See a regional Windows cloud PC added to Jump-Teams: choose Virginia, a monthly plan and separate Windows privileges for a colleague and deputy.
Watch the walkthrough →STARTUP GUIDE
Jump-Teams for startups. Small team. Big possibilities.
Built by a startup, for startups. Give your team Windows cloud PCs on supported devices you already own, with invitations, access controls and flexible funding.
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