--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Microsoft Azure. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Microsoft Azure Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Development Software](/directory/30082/application-development/software) > [Microsoft Azure](/software/16365/azure) # Microsoft Azure Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/16365/azure Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/16365/azure?page=2) > Azure is a comprehensive computing platform, providing cloud infrastructure, services, developer tools, and innovations in data and AI. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 1980 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Microsoft Azure? We believe that the success made possible by the cloud must be accessible to every business and every organization - small and large, old and new. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 1980 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$31.39 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact Microsoft for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - API Design - API Lifecycle Management - Access Controls/Permissions - Application Management - BYOL Management - Backup and Recovery - Collaboration Tools - Compatibility Testing - Configuration Management - Dashboard - Data Migration - Data Security - Debugging - Deployment Management - Desktop Virtualisation - Device Management - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Load Balancing Tools - Log Access - Multi-Factor Authentication - Network Monitoring - Performance Monitoring - Policy Management - Remote Access/Control - Reporting/Analytics - Scalability - Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management - Testing Management - Third-Party Integrations - User Provisioning - Virtual Machine Monitoring - Virtual Server ## Integrations (7 total) - Citrix Workspace - GitHub - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft SQL Server - Nerdio - Retrace by Netreo - Visual Studio Code ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30082/application-development/software) ## Related Categories - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30082/application-development/software) - [API Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31065/api-management/software) - [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31078/virtual-machine/software) - [VDI Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31996/vdi/software) - [IaaS Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/32015/infrastructure-as-a-service-solutions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Overall, it’s pretty solid for our 10‑person dev team. > > **Cons**: The learning curve for the networking section still feels steep; setting up a virtual network and subnet rules takes longer than I expected. Documentation sometimes misses step‑by‑step screenshots, so I had to dig through forums to get the exact command syntax. A bit annoying, but manageable. > > I've been using Azure App Service to host our microservices; the deployment slots let me swap staging and production with zero downtime, which saved us a lot of last‑minute panic during releases. The integration with GitHub Actions is smooth, and the monitoring panel gives feedback on traffic spikes so I can quickly tweak scaling settings. ----- ### "Powerful Platform that does it all" — 5.0/5 > **Wasek** | *4 August 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Azure is a powerful platform for managing our clients environment (cloud only \& hybrid). The user interface is clean and can fine tune many aspects of IT in a clients infrastructure. From managing user accounts, devices, security and compliance. > > **Cons**: The platform is very deep and complex and is a long learning curve. Depending on clients needs, licensing can be very expensive but worth the features it offers. Since it is cloud based sometimes it can take a while to deploy polices and sometimes there may be bugs on certain device configurations. > > I have had a great time learning the platform. From managing devices in intune to setting up enterprise applications, conditional access and many more. It covers everything a IT department would need. It’s built in compliant and security tools are essential. ----- ### "Does what it says on the tin" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *28 August 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Decent pricing and wide range of features. Given we use Azure AD it makes user management and access a lot easier than other cloud providers. > > **Cons**: The user interface isn't always intuitive which leads to certain features and settings hard to find. ----- ### "Avoid Microsoft Azure" — 1.0/5 > **Robert** | *13 August 2025* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Other than the large number of features and services they have there isn't much to like about Microsoft Azure. > > **Cons**: Awful support and customer service. It is almost impossible to speak to them, they take ages to reply to any support tickets and when they do, they will tell you anything to close the case even if it's not correct. ----- ### "Powerful and Feature-Rich — Just Watch Your Budget" — 5.0/5 > **Syed Hamza** | *1 August 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Azure offers a genuinely comprehensive suite of cloud services that scales well from small projects to enterprise workloads. Deployment is straightforward thanks to tools like Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and Bicep, and the integration with the Microsoft ecosystem (Active Directory, Office 365, Power BI, Visual Studio) is seamless if you're already in that world. Customer support has been responsive, especially with a decent support plan, and their documentation is thorough. Version control ties in nicely with Azure Repos and GitHub integration. Overall, feature depth (compute, storage, AI/ML services, networking) is hard to beat. > > **Cons**: The pricing structure can be confusing — cost estimation isn't always intuitive, and it's easy to rack up unexpected charges if you're not carefully monitoring resource usage. The sheer number of services and configuration options can feel overwhelming for newcomers, leading to a steeper learning curve. Occasionally, the portal UI feels sluggish or inconsistent between different service blades. Some minor bugs pop up after updates, though they're usually patched quickl > > Overall, Azure has been a reliable backbone for our infrastructure. Ease of use improves significantly once you're familiar with the platform, and the breadth of features means we rarely have to look elsewhere for cloud solutions. Deployment pipelines are smooth, and enterprise-grade security and compliance features give peace of mind. The value for money is solid once cost management practices are in place, though it does require active monitoring to avoid surprises. 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