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Amazon Web Services (AWS) vs Microsoft Azure

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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Compare features and pricing for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
What matters to youAmazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft Azure
Best suited to
  • Enterprises & startups
  • Enterprises
Starting priceFrom $0.00From $0.00
CategoryIT Infrastructure SoftwareIT Infrastructure Software
Ratings shown4.7 / 5 (50,000 reviews shown)4.7 / 5 (40,000 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • Cloud compute services
  • Storage and database services
  • Networking infrastructure
  • Identity and security services
  • Operational tooling
  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • Azure Kubernetes Service
  • Logic Apps integrations
  • Cloud infrastructure catalog
Strengths
  • Broad infrastructure building blocks
  • Different managed-service choices
  • Supports varied application architectures
  • Relevant to Microsoft-centered environments
  • Includes infrastructure and application services
  • Supports shared cloud governance
Considerations
  • Service selection adds complexity
  • Costs require workload-level monitoring
  • Customer operating responsibilities remain
  • Resource governance needs planning
  • Service boundaries vary
  • Overall platform reviews lack workload specificity

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure

What's different about Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) lists Cloud compute services, Storage and database services and Networking infrastructure. Microsoft Azure lists Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service and Logic Apps integrations. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.