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Free
- Starting price
- Pay as you go
- Free trial / plan
- Free trial
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.4
- transparency & India fit
What is Azure SQL?
Azure SQL is databases & data platforms from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 2010. Managed SQL Server.
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 SQL at a glance
Analysing Azure SQL — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…
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Azure SQL features
As listed on Azure SQL's official website.
- Migrate SQL workloads
- Modernize existing apps
- Build AI-ready apps
- Fully managed and up to date
- Use your SQL experience on Azure
- Lowest total cost of ownership
- Built-in, intelligent security
- Azure migration and modernization center
- Azure Migrate
- Azure Database Migration Service
- Business value of Azure SQL
- Azure SQL fundamentals learning path
What customers say about Azure SQL
Testimonials published on Azure SQL's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.
“Azure SQL Managed Instance was the only data store that could hold our data and process the number of transactions that we have.” Source
“Copying a live database used to be a size of data operation that could take several hours. Now we can do it almost instantly and run performance tests at scale. I’m really impressed with it.” Source
Azure SQL pricing
Entry price
Pay as you go
Published subscription pricing, taxes extra
How Azure SQL 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
- 2010
- 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 SQL — frequently asked questions
How do I sign up for Azure SQL?+
New accounts are created at https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/get-started/ on Azure SQL's official site.
How much does Azure SQL cost?+
Azure SQL 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 SQL have a free trial?+
Yes. Azure SQL's official site offers a free trial.
What is Azure SQL?+
Azure SQL is databases & data platforms by Microsoft. Managed SQL Server.
How much does Azure SQL cost?+
Azure SQL is a paid product. Check Microsoft's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.
Does Azure SQL offer a free trial or free plan?+
App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Azure SQL. Confirm the current trial terms on Microsoft's official site.
Is Azure SQL made in India?+
No. Azure SQL is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States.
Who is Azure SQL best suited for?+
Azure SQL suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for databases & data platforms.
What are the best alternatives to Azure SQL?+
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 SQL deployed?+
Azure SQL is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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