TL;DR - Azure
- Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform competing with AWS and Google Cloud
- It offers 200+ services for compute, AI, databases, and enterprise integration
- Pay-as-you-go pricing with $200 free credit for new accounts
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Score: 86/100
Pricing Plans
free trialFree Tier
Free
12 months free
- $200 credit first 30 days
- Popular services free
- Always free services
- No commitment
Most Popular
Pay-As-You-Go
Varies
Usage-based
- No upfront costs
- Per-second billing
- All services
- Cancel anytime
Reserved
Custom
1-3 year terms
- Up to 72% savings
- Capacity guarantee
- Predictable billing
Enterprise
Custom
Enterprise agreement
- Volume discounts
- Dedicated support
- Custom terms
- Hybrid benefits
About Azure
Azure is Microsoft's cloud platform, essential for organizations that run on Windows and Microsoft technologies. Virtual machines, databases, AI services, developer tools—the full range of cloud capabilities with first-class Microsoft integration.
Active Directory integration makes enterprise identity straightforward. Visual Studio tooling is seamless. The global infrastructure rivals AWS.
Enterprises with Microsoft investments choose Azure because the integration just works. For Windows workloads especially, Azure is the natural home.
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Azure FAQ
Free tier includes 12 months of popular services plus 55+ always-free services. $200 credit for first 30 days. Most services have some free allocation.
Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform. Compute, storage, databases, AI, and 200+ services. Second largest cloud provider after AWS.
Similar capabilities overall. Azure has better Microsoft integration (Active Directory, Office 365). AWS has more services and market share. Choice often depends on existing stack.
Azure AD is Microsoft's identity service. SSO, MFA, and user management. Central to Microsoft 365 and Azure. Often reason companies choose Azure.
Pay-as-you-go or committed use discounts. Reserved instances save up to 72%. Pricing varies by region and service. Calculator available on Azure site.