OSDCloud
OSDCloud deploys Windows 11 over the internet from a WinPE environment, without local deployment infrastructure.
What OSDCloud is
OSDCloud deploys Windows 11 over the internet from a WinPE environment, without local deployment infrastructure. It runs through the OSDCloud or OSD PowerShell modules. The site lists Windows 11 versions 23H2–25H2 for amd64 and arm64, and the FAQ says UEFI devices compatible with Windows should work. Windows images download from Microsoft at deployment time. Drivers and firmware can come from Microsoft Update Catalog, while driver packs are downloaded from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface. After deployment, local PowerShell modules are updated so the device can be used in OOBE. OSDCloud can prepare devices for Windows Autopilot and replace tools such as MDT or ConfigMgr. It includes a WinPE function for Azure authentication using device code flow. Provisioning packages can be placed on ISO media or USB and applied to the offline operating system during deployment. Requirements include a WinPE boot image, suitable hardware drivers, internet access, PowerShell, and the OSDCloud or OSD modules. The Community Tool plan is free.
Good
- Free Community Tool plan.
- Supports Windows 11 versions 23H2–25H2.
- Can prepare devices for Windows Autopilot.
- Drivers and firmware can come from listed sources.
- Provisioning packages can be applied during deployment.
Watch out
- Internet access is required during deployment.
- Requires a WinPE boot image and appropriate drivers.
- Windows support is limited to listed versions and architectures.
Who it suits
OSDCloud suits people deploying Windows 11 to compatible UEFI devices, including those preparing devices for Windows Autopilot or replacing deployment tools. It requires internet access and a WinPE boot image.
Verdict
OSDCloud provides an internet-based Windows 11 deployment path with support for device preparation and provisioning packages. Confirm the target device, required modules, drivers, and network access before relying on it.
Plans and prices
From OSDCloud's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| OSDCloud Community Tool | Free | Windows 11 deployment · requires WinPE and internet access |
The facts
Each one read from OSDCloud's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Autopilot readiness
- After deployment, local PowerShell modules are updated so the device can be used in OOBE.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Azure support
- OSDCloud includes a WinPE function that authenticates to Azure using device code flow.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Deployment environment
- It runs in WinPE using the OSDCloud or OSD PowerShell modules.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Drivers and firmware
- Drivers and firmware can come from Microsoft Update Catalog, while driver packs are downloaded from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft Surface.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Image source
- Windows images are downloaded from Microsoft at deployment time.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The FAQ describes preparing devices for Windows Autopilot and replacing deployment tools such as MDT or ConfigMgr.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The FAQ identifies internet access as a requirement because Windows images and OEM driver packs are downloaded during deployment.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Provisioning
- Provisioning packages can be included on ISO media or USB and applied to the offline operating system during deployment.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OSDCloud deploys Windows 11 over the internet without local deployment infrastructure.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- OSDCloud requires a WinPE boot image, appropriate hardware drivers, internet access, PowerShell, and the OSDCloud or OSD modules.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security and access
- For WIM files stored in Azure, the documentation specifies private storage containers and the Storage Blob Data Reader role for access.checked 5 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device support
- The FAQ says any UEFI device compatible with Windows should work with OSDCloud.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Supported Windows
- The site lists Windows 11 versions 23H2–25H2 for amd64 and arm64.checked 5 Oct 2026
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