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Amazon Web Services vs Microsoft Azure
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Amazon Web Services rates highest.
| Compare | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud platforms & infrastructure | Cloud platforms & infrastructure |
| Vendor | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft |
| Headquarters | Seattle, United States | Redmond, United States |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Pay as you go | Pay as you go |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2006 | 2010 |
| Best for | Small business, SMB, Mid-market | Small business, SMB, Mid-market |
| App Advisor rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Amazon Web Services: pros & cons
- +20 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked cloud platforms & infrastructure options in our catalogue
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Virtual machines and containers
- Managed databases
- Object storage and CDN
- Serverless and functions
- Kubernetes services
- Indian regions and data residency
Microsoft Azure: pros & cons
- +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked cloud platforms & infrastructure options in our catalogue
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Virtual machines and containers
- Managed databases
- Object storage and CDN
- Serverless and functions
- Kubernetes services
- Indian regions and data residency
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure?+
Amazon Web Services scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.5/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Amazon Web Services cheaper than Microsoft Azure?+
Amazon Web Services starts at Pay as you go and Microsoft Azure at Pay as you go. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Amazon Web Services to Microsoft Azure?+
Most cloud platforms & infrastructure products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.
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