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Azure Virtual Machines vs. Amazon AWS Platform

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricAzure Virtual Machines

by Microsoft

Amazon AWS Platform

by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Overall rating4.44.7
Review count39484
Ease of use8.89.0
Ease of setup8.88.8
Quality of support8.69.2
Meets requirements9.19.7
NPS58.46560885.185185
Small Business31.1%38.1%
Mid-Market33.2%38.1%
Enterprise35.7%23.8%
Total page views547234
Total LLM citations1,7441,134

Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are scalable, on-demand computing resources provided by Microsoft Azure, enabling users to deploy and manage virtualized Windows and Linux servers in the cloud. These VMs support a wide range of workloads, from simple web applications to complex enterprise solutions, offering flexibility and control over computing resources without the need for physical hardware maintenance.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Scalability
  • Cloud Storage
  • Security
  • Flexibility
  • Cloud Computing

Amazon AWS Platform

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform that offers over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Since its launch in 2006, AWS has enabled millions of customers—including startups, enterprises, and government agencies—to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster. Key Features and Functionality: - Compute Power: AWS provides scalable computing capacity through services like Amazon EC2, allowing users to run applications on virtual servers tailored to their needs.

Pros

  • Free Services
  • Services Variety
  • Scalability
  • Cost-Effective
  • Customer Support