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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
- +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
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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Azure SQL features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Azure SQL adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Relational and NoSQL engines
- Managed cloud hosting
- Data warehouses
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Vector search for AI
- Backup and replication
- Scaling and sharding
- Security and encryption
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
What is Azure SQL?+
Azure SQL is databases & data platforms by Microsoft. Managed SQL Server.
How much does Azure SQL cost?+
Azure SQL does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.
Does Azure SQL offer a free trial or free plan?+
Azure SQL typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.
Is Azure SQL made in India?+
No. Azure SQL is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
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.
About Microsoft
Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Founded 1975 · 78 products in our catalogue
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