# Amazon Web Services (AWS) vs Microsoft Azure

| Attribute | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 55 (74% (medium)) | 58.5 (48% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"AWS provides pay-as-you-go cloud computing services across compute, storage, databases, AI, and numerous other capabilities deployed across 39 global regions. Customers can start with a free tier and pay based on usage, with options for volume-based discounts and long-term commitment savings. It is indexed under Cloud Infrastructure.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"Is Amazon Web Services (AWS) free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Amazon Web Services (AWS). That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"What platforms does Amazon Web Services (AWS) support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Amazon Web Services (AWS), so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"Can Amazon Web Services (AWS) be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Brave, Upstage, Asana, Pokee AI, Tailscale, 1Password, Trend Micro and Orca Security, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","question":"What does Amazon Web Services (AWS) integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for Amazon Web Services (AWS). Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Amazon Web Services (AWS) not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/security/?nc1=f_cc","question":"What security certifications does Amazon Web Services (AWS) have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"A comprehensive cloud computing platform offering virtual machines, containerized applications, API management, serverless functions, and hybrid cloud capabilities with enterprise-grade security. It is indexed under Cloud Infrastructure.","source":"https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/virtual-machines/linux/","question":"What is Microsoft Azure?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Microsoft Azure offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://azure.microsoft.com","question":"Is Microsoft Azure free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Microsoft Azure. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/virtual-machines/linux/","question":"What platforms does Microsoft Azure support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Not fully, on what we have confirmed. Microsoft Azure is offered as cloud / SaaS and hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.","source":"https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/virtual-machines/linux/","question":"Can Microsoft Azure be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Microsoft Azure, including GitHub, Visual Studio Code and Power Apps. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://azure.microsoft.com/acom/etc.clientlibs/onecloud/components/content/reimagine/atomic/carousel/v1/carousel/clientlibs/pricing-styles.ACSHASHbcdafd3e07059ae596973551430292fc.min.css","question":"What does Microsoft Azure integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Microsoft Azure. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Microsoft Azure not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://azure.microsoft.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Microsoft Azure have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | AWS provides on-demand cloud infrastructure and integrated services enabling organizations to build, migrate, and scale applications globally. The platform uses consumption-based pricing and includes a marketplace of third-party integrations. | Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service offering infrastructure, platform, and application services designed for enterprises, governments, and startups, with integrated AI capabilities, multi-layered security, and extensive compliance support. |
| features.capabilities | `{"tier":"hyperscaler","free_egress":true,"marketplace":true,"regions_count":"39 regions, 123 availability zones","data_residency":true,"object_storage":true,"serverless_faas":true,"managed_kubernetes":true,"private_networking":true}` | `{"tier":"hyperscaler","free_egress":false,"marketplace":true,"block_storage":true,"gpu_instances":true,"object_storage":true,"spot_instances":true,"serverless_faas":true,"managed_databases":true,"managed_kubernetes":true,"private_networking":true}` |
| integrations.count | 11 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Brave"},{"name":"Upstage"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"Pokee AI"},{"name":"Tailscale"},{"name":"1Password"},{"name":"Trend Micro"},{"name":"Orca Security"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Suger"},{"name":"Arctic Wolf"},{"name":"Cast AI"},{"name":"LucidLink"},{"name":"Vanta"},{"name":"Trend Micro Vision One","category":"security"},{"name":"Brave Search API","category":"search"},{"name":"Orca Security CNAPP"},{"name":"Epsagon"},{"name":"Databricks","native":true},{"name":"CrowdStrike","native":true},{"name":"MongoDB","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Visual Studio Code"},{"name":"Visual Studio"},{"name":"Power Apps"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://aws.amazon.com/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_hub","retrievedAt":"2026-09-07T16:04:45.140Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Usage-based pay-as-you-go pricing with commitment-based savings plans (up to 3 years). Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-23T14:43:09.252Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/?nc2=h_dsc_aa_cmp | https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/explore/trusted-cloud/ |

## Capabilities (Cloud Infrastructure)

| Capability | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Microsoft Azure |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Provider tier | Hyperscaler | Hyperscaler |
| **Reach** |  |  |
| Regions / global footprint | 39 regions, 123 availability zones | - |
| **Compute** |  |  |
| Bare-metal servers | - | - |
| GPU / accelerated compute | - | ✓ |
| Spot / preemptible pricing | - | ✓ |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Object storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Block storage | - | ✓ |
| **Managed** |  |  |
| Managed Kubernetes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed databases | - | ✓ |
| Serverless / FaaS | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Network** |  |  |
| VPC / private networking | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / low egress | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Data-residency / sovereign options | ✓ | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Partner marketplace | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:49.588Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*