Alibaba Cloud

by Alibaba · Hangzhou, China · Since 2009

Asia-focused cloud.

Starting price: Pay as you go
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Alibaba Cloud?

Alibaba Cloud is cloud platforms & infrastructure from Alibaba, based in Hangzhou, China and has been building software since 2009. Asia-focused cloud.

Cloud platforms provide compute, storage, databases, networking and managed services on demand. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud operate Indian regions; DigitalOcean, Linode and Indian providers offer simpler pricing for smaller workloads.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

+Developer API documented on the official site

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

Alibaba Cloud at a glance

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Alibaba Cloud features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Alibaba Cloud adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Virtual machines and containers
Managed databases
Object storage and CDN
Serverless and functions
Kubernetes services
Indian regions and data residency
Identity and access control
Cost management

Alibaba Cloud pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Alibaba Cloud charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on alibabacloud.com.

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Specifications

Category: Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor: Alibaba
Headquarters: Hangzhou, China
Founded: 2009
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: Pay as you go
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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Alibaba Cloud — frequently asked questions

Where is the Alibaba Cloud login page?+

Alibaba Cloud's login is at https://account.alibabacloud.com/login/login.htm?oauth_callback=https://connect.console.aliyun.com, linked from its official website.

How much does Alibaba Cloud cost?+

Alibaba Cloud publishes its plans at https://www.alibabacloud.com/pricing-calculator. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

What is Alibaba Cloud?+

Alibaba Cloud is cloud platforms & infrastructure by Alibaba. Asia-focused cloud.

How much does Alibaba Cloud cost?+

Alibaba Cloud is a paid product. Check Alibaba's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does Alibaba Cloud offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Alibaba Cloud. Confirm the current trial terms on Alibaba's official site.

Is Alibaba Cloud made in India?+

No. Alibaba Cloud is developed by Alibaba in Hangzhou, China.

Who is Alibaba Cloud best suited for?+

Alibaba Cloud suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to Alibaba Cloud?+

Popular alternatives in cloud platforms & infrastructure include Amazon Web Services, ImageKit, Google Cloud Platform. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Alibaba Cloud deployed?+

Alibaba Cloud is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.