Azure VM
Azure VM · Founded 2010 · Redmond, USA
8.8
Overall
/ 10
Microsoft's IaaS with 60+ regions, enterprise SLAs, and deep hybrid/AAD integration. B1s burstable VM starts at ~$7.59/mo.
WebsiteBest for: Enterprise, Microsoft stack, compliance-heavy
Scores
Overall8.8
Reliability9.3
Performance8.1
Value6.8
Support7.8
- Uptime SLA
- 99.99%
- Founded
- 2010
- Regions
- 60
Plans
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Bandwidth | Price (USD/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1sPopular | 1 vCPU | 1 GB | 30 GB SSD | Pay-per-GB | $7.59 |
| B1ms | 1 vCPU | 2 GB | 30 GB SSD | Pay-per-GB | $15.18 |
| B2s | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 30 GB SSD | Pay-per-GB | $30.37 |
| D2s v5 | 2 vCPU | 8 GB | 75 GB SSD | Pay-per-GB | $70.08 |
Pros
- ✓Most regions of any cloud (60+)
- ✓Enterprise-grade SLAs and compliance
- ✓Spot VMs slash cost for batch jobs
- ✓Native Microsoft stack (.NET, SQL Server)
Cons
- ✕Complex pricing — easy to overspend
- ✕Steep learning curve
- ✕Support is expensive
- ✕B1s is weak for sustained load
Data Center Regions (60)
East USWest USWest EuropeNorth EuropeEast AsiaSoutheast AsiaJapan EastAustralia EastBrazil SouthCentral IndiaCanada CentralUAE NorthSouth Africa North
Features
Burstable (B-series)General purpose (D-series)Compute-optimized (F-series)Memory-optimized (E-series)GPU (N-series)Spot VMs (up to 90% off)Availability Sets/ZonesAzure AD integrationHybrid (Azure Arc)
Payment methods
Credit CardInvoiceAzure Credits
Certifications
SOC2ISO27001PCI-DSSFedRAMPHIPAA
User Reviews
Enterprise Architect★★★★☆2025-07
Compliance + AAD make it the only choice for us.