# Page 7 | Microsoft Azure Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 7 - Is Microsoft Azure the right Virtual Machine solution for you? Explore 1956 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/reviews --- Microsoft Azure 4.6 (1956) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 15th, 2026 # Page 7 - Reviews of Microsoft Azure ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 151-175 of 1956 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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) 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 Review Source 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 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. 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 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. Review Source JP Julien P. RD Manager Printing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A must have for windows" October 31, 2024 5.0 Easy to find documentation when needed. Well integrated. Pros Windows and Linux compatibility. Very easy to set up Cons Price and performance. More downtime than the competitor Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Manager Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Scalable and robust, steep learning curve" October 24, 2024 4.0 Pros Scalable services and robust cloud solutions. Cons Complex setup for beginners, very difficult to get a handle on Review Source AH Alex H. Service Delivery Telecommunications Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Pros and cons of Azure" September 24, 2024 5.0 Pros Microsoft Azure provides resilient cloud support, and integrates well with the Microsoft ecosystem Cons The range of services or configurations can be overwhelming for new users. Moving workloads to Azure can be complex. Review Source JM Jenny M. Event specialist Food & Beverages Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "The best time of the product" September 19, 2024 4.0 Pros I like this because it's is easy to use it and its not expensive to buy and helps me for what I use it for Cons I don't like it because some times its slow and sometimes it will mor save all your work 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. Review Source Ashish R. Deputy Manager - IT Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Azure Review" August 11, 2023 4.0 We have been using Microsoft Azure for hosting virtual machines and storages. Azure for us has been the most secure and convenient cloud service provider. The user interface is very easy to use and the training material and the documentation for each services in Azure makes it easier and fun to use. We use it for external collaboration, Application services, Conditional access, Intune and many more things. Pros \* Microsoft Azure has wide range of services like Network, Storage, Compute, Azure Active directory, Application services, Databases, etc.\* It can integrate different services in one platform.\* User Interface is also very easy to navigate. You can select the necessary tools which you use daily and keep them in the left pane.\* It has excellent documentation for each services.\* Very good customer service. Cons The only aspect which I do not like about Microsoft Azure is its overall cost for machine learning, storage and compute services. It is a little higher than its competitors. Having said that Azure is much more reliable than any other products. Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure not applicable Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior FullStack Developer Internet Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Le Cloud Microsoft ultra complet" January 18, 2024 5.0 Microsoft Azure permet de déployer des applications complètes et de gérer les principaux éléments d'une architecture complexe et distribuée dont la haute disponibilité et la résilience. Il est très pratique à utiliser et permet une facturation à l'usage. Pros Une fois que le fonctionnement général a été compris, Microsoft Azure se révèle très efficace pour déployer et gérer des projets simples ou complexes dans le cloud. Ses options de compatibilité sont très nombreuses et ne se limitent pas aux applications .NET. Il est aussi très pratique de pouvoir manipuler les ressources avec la console. Cons Microsoft Azure, comme ses concurrents est assez complexe à appréhender car il propose beaucoup de fonctionnalités différentes. Le débogage d'application n'est pas évident selon le cas mais certains outils permettent d'en savoir plus. Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure Il est l'environnement idéal pour déployer et gérer des applications .NET. 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 Eric N. Content Creator Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Microsoft Azure Review" December 9, 2022 5.0 My overall experience has been awesome, I really love this software and I a not leaving anytime soon Pros Excellent Google Cloud Hosting ExperienceReceived the best deal compared to other hosting companies, including unlimited SSD storage, high loading speeds, and hosting for an unlimited number of domains. Cons The only issue I have is the customer service response, it takes them time to respond. If only they can improve on this. Alternatives considered [Vultr](https://www.capterra.com/p/228645/Vultr/)[Amazon S3](https://www.capterra.com/p/174285/Amazon-S3/)[Linode](https://www.capterra.com/p/210618/Linode/)[OpenStack](https://www.capterra.com/p/145517/OpenStack/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure Because it is much more comprehensive and easy to use. Switched from [DigitalOcean](https://www.capterra.com/p/205055/DigitalOcean/) Because it is more comprehensive and easy to use. Review Source GJ Gordon J. Senior SAP Consultant Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the Best Cloud Platforms in the World" September 11, 2023 5.0 Overall, Microsoft Azure is a powerful and robust product with multiple uses by Microsoft. Pros \- As a SAP Consultant, most of our clients are moving to the cloud for the flexibility and cost effective benefits it offers. Microsoft Azure provides cloud services as Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS) and Platform as a service (PaaS). Most of our SAP clients employ IaaS for the deployment of SAP ERP. - Microsoft has invested several data centres across the world - something that ensures low latency. - One of the most important aspects of cloud is the ability to scale and downscale as and when needed. With Microsoft Azure, a client can decide to increase their cloud resources (RAM, Memory, Processor) in a click of a button. Microsoft only charges for the resources used. This kind of flexibility is a big deal as far as cost of the product is concerned because a business a can downscale or upscale according to the current business needs.- Another obvious advantage of Azure comes from the fact that it is a Microsoft Product and therefore seamlessly integrates with the other massive Microsoft Products like Office 365 Cons \- As much as Microsoft Azure can be a cost effective option for some businesses, it can be an expensive option for others. - Another issue with Cloud is that some clients might not be comfortable with the fact that their data is being hosted in a data center sitting in another country. It will take some time before everyone evolves as far as this is concerned Review Source 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 GS Gordon S. Software Developer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Azure is everything you will ever need when it comes to cloud computing and infrastructure" August 7, 2023 5.0 Overall, this is one of the best products by Microsoft because the future is cloud. Pros Microsoft Azure is one of the top cloud computing platforms along with other top players like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.In this review, I will talk about my experience with Microsoft Azure. It is one of the best cloud platforms in the market and has almost all the features you would want in a cloud solution. I use it for both personal and professional use.I use it to create virtual machines that I can access from anywhere through Remote desktop platform. I use the virtual machines for different tasks related to my work. Microsoft Azure gives you a free trial version that has 200 dollars credit when you sign up. The free credit is valid for a whole month and with it, you can access all the premium features of Microsoft Azure.One of the most important aspects of cloud is scalability. Microsoft cloud data centres are available in different areas across the globe and with this comes low-latency and the ability to scale or down scale as needed. The pricing system of Microsoft Azure is that you only pay for what you have used in a specific month. There are no fixed monthly charges. This is a very good cost-effective system in my opinion.Apart from Virtual machines, Azure offers a variety of other services including Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, networking, and storage. Cons Some organizations may still not be comfortable to go cloud due to security concerns of their data being stored in a different country/region. Review Source Tommy W. CTO, Senion System Architect Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simply the best cloud solution for any system" January 4, 2024 5.0 We've been around MS Azure since day 1 and developed 100s of systems running perfectly on Azure for years. The first systems where hosted internally and had their issues so cloud computing make it simpler. Azure work 7x24 more or less and not seen downtime of a second even in the last years. Will continue to expand! The €200 free start help and Azure startup program with 100% discount helps a LOT! Pros Azure has it all and is extendable by you or thousands of developers, thus, regardless of your payload, Azure have you covered from small static website to planet scale systems. Cons Sometimes you need to figure out the best tool to use as there are just a ton of possible solutions. Here the community and online documentation comes to help so.... Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure Internal hosting - but just forget it. Azure cost money, but so do servers, infrastructure and 7x24 staff.... Review Source Mahesh S. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best cloud and virtual data servies is Azure" May 18, 2023 5.0 This is a good platform for cloud storage, virtual machines, and app engines; I can monitor usage and usage patterns, and I can even download reports; as a result, it's the one I like the most. On the other hand, I also like the technical support service, which is affordable and quick; they are truly customer-centric and offer all the support; and I also like the cloud cost structure, which is simple to use and helps me to save money as well. Pros The dashboard or console of the Microsoft Azure platform is a really amazing feature like virtual machine for me because it gives me complete control over my Azure account, allows me to add and remove servers and business services, allows me to see usage and usage patterns and even allows me to download reports. On the other hand, I also like the technical support service because it is affordable and quick, and they really put their customers first. Cons The upkeep of this platform is expensive, and it requires a permanent devoted resource. These are therefore the main things I dislike. Alternatives considered [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/) Review Source LD Leonardo D. Security Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "You get a lot, but also a lot you do not need." May 9, 2023 5.0 I have a very pleasant experience with Microsoft Azure. Most of the time I only use Microsoft Sentinel because we provide this as a service to our customers. Pros Pay-As-You-Go enables that you only pay for what you are using. Also the security features within all solutions of Microsoft Azure e.g. Microsoft Sentinel helps you very much. Cons The dashboard, the UI could be more user friendly. It is specifically designed for Administrators to use, and even me as an administrator I find it somehow difficult sometimes to find some settings. Luckily in most of the cases the documentation on Microsoft Learn helps you out. Review Source Kunal K. Azure Active directory Netwok engineer Computer Networking Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Why Microsoft Azure?" April 8, 2024 4.0 Pros So, I am an Azure Active directory Engineer and, in my opinion, following are thing are the key highs of MS Azure. Data Security In my opinion data is one of the most important things for any of our business partners. And I totally support that Azure has the one of the best data securities. Graphical User Interface As an Azure AD engineer, for me once of the key factor is GUI. And Azure offers the best GUI to with. Access Controls/Permissions Access control and permission are the critical, as I'm an Active directory engineer and managing permissions and control for the user plays an important role in my department and azure plays a very significant role and helps us to manage. User Management Again, as an Azure AD engineer, I need to manage user in a proper hierarchy for our active directory. So full stars to make it easier from our side us to make user management easier for us. Cons The things I disliked about azure are as follows. But this opinion may change from user to user. Pricing complexity: Azure's pricing structure can be intricate, making it challenging to predict costs and avoid unexpected charges. Management complexity: Managing a complex Azure environment can be time-consuming and require specialized skills. Review Source SZ Scheila Z. VENDEDORA Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Azure na Vida Real: Uma Avaliação Pragmática" September 20, 2023 5.0 No geral, a Azure oferece uma plataforma sólida para hospedar e desenvolver aplicativos na nuvem, mas requer um certo nível de familiaridade e planejamento para aproveitar ao máximo seus benefícios. Pros Variedade de Serviços, Bom desempenho , Rede Global, Preços Flexíveis. Cons A complexidade da plataforma. Às vezes, a quantidade de opções e configurações disponíveis pode ser esmagadora para iniciantes ou para quem não tem experiência anterior com a Azure. Isso pode tornar a curva de aprendizado um pouco íngreme, e pode levar tempo para se acostumar com todas as funcionalidades e recursos. Review Source RG Ruth G. Cybersecurity Consultant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Azure as the cloud excellence provider" May 22, 2023 4.0 Pros Microsoft Azure is very intuituve to use, whether you have used before or not any ohter cloud provider. It also provides a really vast range of services and solutions to fulfill any business need necessary. Its global presence makes it easy to expand our business around the globe also. Cons Microsoft Azure cost can rise unexpectectly if services or resources are not monitored. Their wide range of available services and options can be overwhelming, and their documentation, although quite complete, can be difficult to obtain the answers you are looking for. 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