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Azure Virtual Machines vs. DigitalOcean

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

MetricAzure Virtual Machines

by Microsoft

DigitalOcean

by DigitalOcean

Overall rating4.44.6
Review count394759
Ease of use8.89.4
Ease of setup8.89.4
Quality of support8.68.8
Meets requirements9.19.2
NPS58.46560876.840696
Small Business31.1%85.4%
Mid-Market33.2%12.0%
Enterprise35.7%2.6%
Total page views5472,491
Total LLM citations1,74460,370

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

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean is a cloud computing platform designed to assist businesses and developers in creating, deploying, and scaling applications efficiently. This infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solution caters primarily to startups and growing digital enterprises, providing them with the essential tools and resources needed to establish a robust digital presence or develop innovative software products. By focusing on simplicity and user-friendliness, DigitalOcean enables users to navigate the complexities of cloud computing with ease.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Cost-Effective
  • Features
  • Affordable
  • Easy Setup
  • Reliability