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Azure Cosmos DB

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 2017

Multi-model database.

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Starting price
Pay as you go
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is Azure Cosmos DB?

Azure Cosmos DB is databases & data platforms from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 2017. Multi-model database.

Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.

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

What works well

  • +Free plan available
  • +Free trial available
  • +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

Azure Cosmos DB at a glance

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Azure Cosmos DB features

As listed on Azure Cosmos DB's official website.

  • Build and use agents
  • Get built-in vector search
  • Deliver more relevant results with hybrid search
  • Add intelligence faster
  • Scale more easily with automatic partitioning
  • Deliver global-scale apps with guaranteed speed and availability
  • Ensure continuous uptime with per-partition automatic failover
  • Build faster with flexible JSON schema
  • Code with your favorite SDKs
  • Build without capacity planning with serverless
  • Unify operations and analytics with Microsoft Fabric

Azure Cosmos DB pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Azure Cosmos DB 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 azure.microsoft.com.

Specifications

Category
Databases & data platforms
Vendor
Microsoft
Headquarters
Redmond, United States
Founded
2017
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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Azure Cosmos DB — frequently asked questions

How do I sign up for Azure Cosmos DB?+

New accounts are created at https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/get-started/ on Azure Cosmos DB's official site.

How much does Azure Cosmos DB cost?+

Azure Cosmos DB publishes its plans at https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/pricing/. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Azure Cosmos DB have a free trial?+

Yes. Azure Cosmos DB's official site offers a free trial.

What is Azure Cosmos DB?+

Azure Cosmos DB is databases & data platforms by Microsoft. Multi-model database.

How much does Azure Cosmos DB cost?+

Azure Cosmos DB is a paid product. Check Microsoft's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does Azure Cosmos DB offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Azure Cosmos DB. Confirm the current trial terms on Microsoft's official site.

Is Azure Cosmos DB made in India?+

No. Azure Cosmos DB is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States.

Who is Azure Cosmos DB best suited for?+

Azure Cosmos DB suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for databases & data platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Azure Cosmos DB?+

Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Azure Cosmos DB deployed?+

Azure Cosmos DB is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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