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Last updated March 15th, 2026

# Page 6 - Reviews of Microsoft Azure

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KJ

Keith J.  
Application Analyst  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Azure"

September 20, 2024

4.0

Great product with plenty of useful knowledge of the organization you have it assigned for

Pros

easy to view licenses and and view overlay for company

Cons

interface can get a little confusing at times with the submenus

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SB

Sharnelle B.  
Consultant  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Microsoft enthusiast"

June 19, 2025

5.0

Overall my experience with Microsoft azure has been pleasant - it’s really helped me build out new systems.

Pros

It’s different features and usability. Very beginner friendly and ease of use. I most particularly enjoy the interface.

Cons

I did find it a bit confusing to fully understand the pricing structure and all that is included with each tier.

Review Source

SN

Stéphane N.  
DevOps Engineer  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Azure's cloud services are world-class"

July 25, 2024

4.0

Pros

It integrates very easily with other Microsoft products.

Cons

The Bastion concept was very confusing given that it's a managed service that still has to interact with a virtual meeting, instead of just being a virtual machine that users could manage.

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SS

Shivani S.  
Account Manager  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Popular for Cloud Computing"

August 27, 2024

5.0

Using Azure effectively requires familiarity with its services and configurations. This can involve a learning curve for teams new to cloud computing or specific Azure services.

Pros

I like that it has a easy user interface for customers to use. It is relatively easy to navigate and the dashboards give you summarized information that you need. Azure provides a wide range of services and the ability to scale resources up or down based on demand. This flexibility supports varying workloads and business needs.

Cons

I believe it has a slightly complex pricing structure - with various factors affecting costs such as compute, storage, and data transfer fees. It requires careful planning to avoid unexpected charges.

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fS

florian S.  
it  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Azure Review"

September 26, 2024

5.0

pretty good i use it pretty often and i have nothing to complain about yet

Pros

how easy it is to use and the view you have as an administrator

Cons

nothing really maybe just the search option

Review Source

SG

Sujata G.  
Sales Rep  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A Reliable Platform "

August 30, 2024

5.0

Pros

Microsoft Azure is very reliable and fast. The load balancing works very well. The storage of logs can be accessed globally and makes it very easy to use.

Cons

It may not be the most cost effective platform out there.

Review Source

YA

Youssef A.  
Research Assistant  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Azure review "

December 9, 2024

4.0

Pros

Azure stands out for its vast range of services, including data, AI, and serverless computing, making it versatile for various business needs.

Cons

Microsoft Azure can be complex to navigate, especially for newcomers, due to its extensive range of services and configurations.

Review Source

LS

Luke S.  
Ecommerce Manager  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Azure - overall experience"

August 19, 2024

5.0

The ability to be able to host our files for our websites for our customers it is very easy to use out of the box.

Pros

The ability to be able to host our files for our website.

Cons

There is nothing I have found at the moment.

Review Source

CL

Cedric L.  
Ingenieur  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Azure - Avis"

August 22, 2024

4.0

Pros

La capacite de se connecter rapidement et avoir le support necessaire au besoin

Cons

Beaucoup d'options que je n'utlise pas necessairement

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jC

jamal C.  
account rep  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "great experience "

November 26, 2024

5.0

overall great and wil continue to use in future

Pros

i use ms daily, i used azeure not often but from work

Cons

its functionality is not advanced, but i like it

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EK

Elizabeth K.  
Professor  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best when Bundled?"

August 22, 2024

5.0

I now use three different authenticator apps mandated by different work-related software: Duo, Google, and Azure Authenticator. I suspect Azure is the most secure and when I use it with Outlook integration is good.

Pros

Easy to use and app works on tablets and phones

Cons

Installation of app is not very user friendly and I hear that as a standalone app it can be frustrating in terms of payment system (I got mine from work)

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LC

Layne C.  
Application Support Specialist  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Overall great"

August 15, 2024

5.0

Pros

Being able to have a lot of flexibility in Azure has been great. It is decently user friendly & also gives various ways to make your environment better/save money.

Cons

Azure seems a bit cluttered at first but after a bit of time you get used to where everything is & how to make appropriate changes.

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RP

Robert P.  
Chief Technology Officer  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Takes time but worth it"

July 26, 2024

4.0

Pros

Once you invest the time and implement this properly it doesn't take much to continue working as expected. A few tweaks here or there and that's it.

Cons

Documentation for your specific use case may be hard to find.

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JK

Josephine K.  
Real estate agent  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Azure review "

September 10, 2024

5.0

Amazing organizational layout for church minus a couple of security glitches which were ironed out in the end

Pros

Amazing and functional for an organization

Cons

The glitches including security glitches which would let someone in that wasn't a part of the organization

Review Source

CR

Cameron R.  
Information Technology  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best cloud platform for any company!"

September 9, 2024

5.0

Pros

It is a great cloud tool with great identity management and security baked in.

Cons

A little bit of a learning curve but their documentation is great.

Review Source

AA

Abdullah A.  
Structural Engineer  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Microsoft Azure Review"

November 6, 2024

5.0

Pros

Very good recourse for sharing programs with authorized producers.

Cons

I used Microsoft Azure couple times and I had no issues.

Review Source

RS

RAJ S.  
President  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Powerful Hybrid offering high developer productivity"

June 3, 2024

5.0

I like it very much for its high availability and redundancy in hybrid cloud applications.

Pros

1\. It offers improved data security 2. It's highly scalable with excellent DR functionality & analytics 3. It offers a suite of compliance-oriented frameworks that conform to major regulations

Cons

1\. Complexity and high training costs. 2. It has high cold start latency 3. There's no easy mechanism for automated backups

Review Source

PWG

PHYLLIS WANJIKU G.  
Data Scientist  
Furniture  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Pros and Cons of Microsoft Azure"

June 28, 2024

4.0

It offers many services from storage to AI solutions which have proven powerful for my development projects, especially with its seamless integration with other Microsoft tools. However, my initial learning curve was challenging due to its vast services and pricing structures. Their security is a plus but their support channels feel bureaucratic at times.

Pros

If you're a developer who loves all things Microsoft, Azure feels familiar and much easier to start working on projects. It's secure, has everything you need to build, and lets you grow your projects as big (or small) as you need.

Cons

Azure's range of services can feel overwhelming for beginners, with a bit of a learning curve to navigate all the features and their pricing structures.

Alternatives considered

[AWS Lambda](https://www.capterra.com/p/211010/AWS-Lambda/)[Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/)[NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171055/DIGITS/)[IBM Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/240584/IBM-Cloud/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure

Azure is strong on data protection and compliance certifications which is especially important for businesses handling sensitive information.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Any Work  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "I suggested Microsoft Azure Everyone"

April 1, 2024

5.0

Azure has been a smooth experience for us, the GUI is user-friendly and easy to understand. Setting up a virtual machine is made so easy nowadays. I feel like Azure has everything a business can need. We were worried about the cloud performance but the performance is just great.

Pros

One of the standout features of Microsoft Azure is its comprehensive suite of services, covering everything from computing and storage to AI and machine learning. Its scalability and flexibility empower businesses to tailor solutions to their specific needs, all supported by Microsoft's robust security and global infrastructure.

Cons

While Microsoft Azure offers a vast array of services, its complexity can be daunting for newcomers. Navigating the numerous features and understanding their interactions requires a steep learning curve. Additionally, occasional downtime or service disruptions, albeit infrequent, can disrupt operations, highlighting the importance of robust backup and contingency plans.

Review Source

AO

Arjan O.  
IT Support  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great tool, takes some time to master"

August 27, 2024

5.0

Overall very happy with this tool. We use it a lot in our company for all sorts of different purposes.

Pros

Loads of possibilities and great integrations from other Microsoft tools

Cons

It can be complicated to learn and understand

Review Source

CH

Christopher H.  
Systems and Cloud Administrator  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using for years and will continue to"

June 22, 2024

5.0

Pros

There are so many possibilities with Azure. I like VDI customization, app integration, authentication integration with almost any system.

Cons

Sometimes things take a little longer than expected, but people are really just impatient today.

Review Source

BP

Bhumi P.  
Personal Insurance advisor  
Insurance  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Azure review "

September 6, 2024

5.0

Giving me a reliable to connection and more into microsoft to use.

Pros

It gives me more felixibility to work and easy to use.

Cons

There is nothing like least. overall a very good option to use Azure in my work life.

Review Source

LM

Lewis M.  
IT Specialist  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "LM Azure Review"

July 11, 2024

4.0

Pros

Easily learned, easy to navigate with and find options

Cons

Always changing the location of tools and built in apps, also changed the name to Entra.

Review Source

EQ

Edwin Q.  
Data Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Azure PAAS"

May 20, 2024

4.0

Initial setup is quite is easy but as you dive deeper, more understanding of the services and features is needed to maximise the best result of using this cloud platform

Pros

In Microsoft Azure, setting up you initial cloud environment quite easy. Microsoft Azure also provide a professional support if you needed help

Cons

Microsoft Azure can be complicated sometimes. With so many services and features, it's confusing which services is the best approach for different kind of scenarios.

Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure

Microsof Azure provided a fund to setup the project initially. This saves the company a lot of money on initially setting up the cloud environment.

Review Source

PH

Philip H.  
Application Administrator  
Banking  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The world of Asure"

June 21, 2024

4.0

So far it’s been great. The ability to control web based or application based access is much easier using Azure

Pros

Its ability to be utilized for almost any SSO application. The configurations are many and fairly easy to set up.

Cons

The pass values when passing Active Directory to Asure don’t match. They changed the attribute values some. So it can break Entra ID syncs.

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