Microsoft Azure

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 2010

Cloud platform with Indian regions.

Cloud platforms & infrastructureRecommended

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

What is Microsoft Azure?

Microsoft Azure is cloud platforms & infrastructure from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 2010. Cloud platform with Indian regions.

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

+16 years in business — a mature, stable product
+One of the top-ranked cloud platforms & infrastructure options in our catalogue

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

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Microsoft Azure features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Microsoft Azure 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

Microsoft Azure pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Microsoft Azure 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: Cloud platforms & infrastructure
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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Microsoft Azure — frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Azure?+

Microsoft Azure is cloud platforms & infrastructure by Microsoft. Cloud platform with Indian regions.

How much does Microsoft Azure cost?+

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

Does Microsoft Azure offer a free trial or free plan?+

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

Is Microsoft Azure made in India?+

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

Who is Microsoft Azure best suited for?+

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

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Azure?+

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 Microsoft Azure deployed?+

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