Azure Virtual Machines
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Scalability
- Cloud Storage
- Security
- Flexibility
- Cloud Computing
Cons
- Complexity
- Cost Issues
- Expensive
- Learning Difficulty
- Poor Customer Support
- Slow Performance
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 31.1% |
| Mid-Market | 33.2% |
| Enterprise | 35.7% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 11 | 4.6 |
| 2025 Q1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2 | 4.3 |
| 2025 Q3 | 4 | 4.9 |
| 2025 Q4 | 3 | 4.7 |
| 2026 Q1 | 5 | 4.1 |
| 2026 Q2 | 5 | 4.8 |
| 2026 Q3 | 1 | 5.0 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Complete OS Control with Fast Provisioning and Flexible Scaling on Azure
“You get complete control over OS configurations, along with rapid, on-demand provisioning and straightforward deployment options. Resource scaling is simple and flexible, making it easy to adjust based on performance needs while keeping cost optimization in mind. Built-in integra”
Azure VMs: Flexible Configurations and Fast, Simple Deployment
“What makes Azure VMs stand out for our team is the sheer flexibility in configuration. Whether we need a small B-series VM for lightweight dev workloads or a compute-optimized instance for heavier processing tasks, the right option is always available. The deployment process is”
Easy VM Provisioning with Great Value, Performance, and Reliable Azure Support
“What I like best about Azure Virtual Machines is how easy and convenient it is to spin up a new VM with just a few clicks. The process of selecting machine types, configuring resources, and assigning resource groups is very straightforward. I also find the ability to create new v”