Microsoft Azure

Microsoft's enterprise cloud platform with deep Office 365 integration.

4.6 22,870 reviews | United States | Est. 2010 | 99.99% uptime | Cloud, VPS, Dedicated
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Speed
4.7
Support
4.4
Value
4.1
Features
4.9
Reliability
4.8

The verdict

Microsoft Azure is the second-largest cloud provider globally, with over 60 regions and a deep integration story for enterprises running Windows, .NET, Active Directory and Microsoft 365. It is the dominant choice for organizations already committed to the Microsoft ecosystem.

Best for: Microsoft-stack enterprises .NET / Windows workloads Hybrid cloud deployments

What you get

  • 60+ global regions
  • Active Directory integration
  • Hybrid cloud capabilities
  • Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions
  • AI and machine learning services
  • Free credits for new accounts

Plans & pricing

B1s VM
$5/mo
  • 1 vCPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • Linux or Windows
B2s VM
$22/mo
  • 2 vCPU
  • 4 GB RAM
  • Burstable CPU
D2s v5 VM
$75/mo
  • 2 vCPU
  • 8 GB RAM
  • Premium SSD

The trade-off

In its favour

  • Best choice for Microsoft-stack enterprises
  • Extensive compliance certifications
  • Strong hybrid cloud story

Worth knowing

  • Pricing is complex and can escalate
  • Interface can be overwhelming
  • Less developer-friendly than AWS or GCP

Infrastructure & support

Support channels

  • Documentation & forums (free)
  • Developer Support ($29/mo)
  • Standard Support ($100/mo)
  • Enterprise agreement support

Data centers

  • 60+ regions globally across Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa

Common questions

Is Azure good for hosting websites?

Yes, Azure App Service and Azure Virtual Machines both support web hosting across all major stacks.

Does Azure offer a free trial?

Yes, new Azure customers receive $200 in credits valid for 30 days, plus 12 months of free service limits.