# Page 7 | Microsoft Azure Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 7 - Is Microsoft Azure the right Virtual Machine solution for you? Explore 1943 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 (1943) [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 1943 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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 JC Jackson C. ITO Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Azure Review" December 20, 2024 5.0 Pros Like how it provides access to license keys Cons The cost of Azure is high comparably to others 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 Samuel I. Founder and CEO Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Azure for cloud computing" May 23, 2024 5.0 Pros Ease of setup. Customer support. Industry standard. Free student plan for one year. Cons Might be expensive. Low time trial. Might be technically difficult for beginners. Alternatives considered [AWS CloudTrail](https://www.capterra.com/p/205399/AWS-CloudTrail/)[Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/)[IBM Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/240584/IBM-Cloud/) 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 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 FR Felix R. CEO, CMO and Co-Founder Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great roadmap for cloud infrastructure and AI innovations" May 10, 2024 5.0 Up-to-date technology and has a promising future. Pros The main differentiator aspects in this tool is design development. It is quite efficient in that. Validation, prototyping and simulation can be done at any stages of the design. It has enabled continuous improvement and proficiency with the techniques and technologies. Over time, quality and efficiency are realized. Cons Configuration was not easy for me. It took me a while to interface the tool with my operations but eventually made it. It is working well. Review Source Onur P. Co-Founder Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Azure Review" May 2, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with Azure is very good. It really helps us to build our infrastructure and expose applications. Pros It has very powerful internal services that helps you to build infrastructure and propagate your applications. The services that Azure provide are very stable. Also on top of services, you can always install security components. Cons Azure should improve its live support for each services. Some of them has live support option but some of them has not. In case of issues with the services, we always need live support. Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure The services that Azure provides really high uptime so that we chose Azure over other cloud providers. Review Source EN Eric N. IT Consultant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Azure is the hub of MS 365" June 7, 2024 5.0 Pros Azure offers an amazing platform for integrating all your online needs. Cons Some of the tools & utilities can be confusing to use. Review Source CP Christopher P. Solution Engineering Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### " Hyperscaler mit umfangreicher Produktpalette" May 22, 2024 4.0 Pros Sehr umfangreiche Produktpalette für etliche Anwendungsfälle Cons nicht das benutzerfreundlichste User-Interface Review Source GP Geoffrey P. Formateur Publishing Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Bon logiciel " August 23, 2024 5.0 Pros L’aspect que je préfère c’est gestion des donees Cons Je n’ai pas trouver encore d’inconvénients je l’utilise pas assez Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Solution Architect Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Cloud provider" May 15, 2024 5.0 Pros From the start the Microsoft Azure has very good GUI and it is very friendly to the users and I recommend everyone to use it in their daily operations as the best Cloud provider in the world. Cons I think they need to add more features into the platform to increase the availability of more services into their platform. Review Source Gary F. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Scalable Cloud Solutions for Growing Businesses with Seamless Integration" May 21, 2024 5.0 Pros Microsoft Azure has been instrumental in streamlining our IT infrastructure, providing a comprehensive suite of cloud-based services to support our growing business. The platform's scalability and robust security features have enabled us to confidently host our applications, store data, and manage resources without compromising performance or reliability. Additionally, the seamless integration with other Microsoft tools, such as Office 365 and Dynamics 365, has further enhanced productivity and collaboration across our organization. Cons Microsoft Azure's wide range of services can be overwhelming , prioritize business needs and seek guidance if needed for tailored solutions. Review Source Zack W. Project Manager Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Beginner Credit $400 Was A Huge Help" May 15, 2024 4.0 Pros Free to make mistakes and explore more expensive builds in the beginning. Cons A lot of better options are not available for trial credits. Review Source Hosam K. People Analytics. Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inclusive Cloud Platform" January 28, 2024 5.0 Microsoft Azure provides the perfect environment to design, develop, test, deploy, and monitor advanced analytics workloads on the cloud. We use Azure for data warehousing, Pipelines, and machine learning to extract and process data from various sources. The SQL-managed services handle infrastructure and resource allocation to simplify the provisioning process and help us focus our team effort on workflow optimization, solution improvements, and project goals. Azure Cloud is a Collaborative and inclusive development environment with an easy-to-navigate user interface and has efficient billing and cost management tools that help us better our teamwork. Pros Microsoft Azure provides reliable cloud storage, computing, networking, infrastructure, resources, and tools for solution development and deployment. The analytical services and SQL solutions are fast and integrate seamlessly with on-premises SQL Server systems. The platform is secure, easy to implement, and continuously adds new features and advanced AI capabilities. The customer support is friendly and responsive. Also, Azure has an extensive learning platform and solution architecture center to help developers design and optimize better cloud solutions. Cons Azure continuously adding new features is critical for success, but it is a bit overwhelming and requires continuous learning to keep up with the latest updates. Review Source MW Matt W. AM Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Microsoft Azure Review" June 13, 2024 5.0 Pros Microsoft provides a solid set of tools to manage, develop and publish APIs. Cons Cost. It is a little more expensive than the competitors. Review Source KM Kefiloe M. Human Resources Practitioner Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great computing and virtual machine." February 29, 2024 5.0 Seamlessly integrating it for computing management, it helps us retrieve data from SQL and Active directory management. Pros It is highly scalable with simple data management. Azure DevOps is great in web design and development has many features. Security well maintained with it's robust encryption. Cons For new users it may take a while to learn. Review Source PK Pavel K. Webmaster Publishing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Leistungsstarke Plattform sehr gut integriert in das Microsoft-Ökosystem ." April 26, 2024 4.0 Solide Cloud-Computing-Lösung, gut für die Admins, Entwickler und Enduser. Pros Zusammenspiel mit anderen Microsoft Diensten. Nutzerrechte und Verwaltung innerhalb von Organisation sind sehr gut steuerbar. Cons Komplizierte Verwaltungsoberfläche, Kosten sind ziemlich hoch. Alternatives considered [AWS Systems Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/234696/AWS-Systems-Manager/)[AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234343/AWS-Identity-and-Access-Management-IAM/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Azure Server in Europa, gutes Zusammenspiel mit anderen Microsoft Diensten. 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 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 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. 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