Microsoft Azure
Hostcomplex score
4.4/10Microsoft Azure is Microsoft Corporation’s cloud computing platform, selling services that organizations can use to build, deploy and manage applications and infrastructure. Its range includes computing, web workloads, storage, networking, databases, security, analytics and AI.
Microsoft Azure plans compared
-
DDoS protection4.4/10
- PoPs
- 100
- Countries
- –
- Price per GB
- $0.087 /GB no minimum
Online storage
Compare all online storage →-
4.4/10
- Intro price
- $18.45/mo
- Renews at
- same price
- Avg. over 3 yrs
- $18.45/mo
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 4 November 2026, 09:00.
All specifications
CDN
| Plan | Azure Front Door (CDN) |
|---|---|
| API | Yes |
| VAT | Excl. VAT |
| DDoS protection | Yes |
| IPv6 | Yes |
| Push / upload | Yes |
| HTTP/2 | Yes |
| Cache purge | Yes |
| Hotlink protection | No |
| Support | |
| Analytics | No |
| Log files | Yes |
| Token authentication | Yes |
| Compression | Yes |
| Custom SSL certificate | Yes |
| Price per GB (NA/EU) | $ 0.087/GB |
| Serve stale content | No |
| 24/7 support | Yes |
| Let's Encrypt | No |
| Minimum contract term | 0 months |
| Wildcard SSL | No |
| Instant self-service setup | Yes |
| Origin shield | No |
| Points of presence | 100 locaties |
| Request fees | $ 0/10.000 requests |
| HTTPS on CDN domain | Yes |
Online storage
| Plan | Microsoft Azure Blob Storage Hot LRS |
|---|---|
| Storage | 1,000 GB |
| Doelgroep | Zakelijk |
| Jurisdiction | Verenigde Staten |
| Data location / EU hosting | Zwitserland, Nederland, Duitsland, Zweden, Noorwegen, Denemarken, Ierland, Frankrijk, België, Verenigde Staten, Canada, Verenigd Koninkrijk, Nieuw-Zeeland, Australië |
About Microsoft Azure
Azure is a Microsoft brand, not a separately founded company. Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, United States. The contracting entity and governing agreement can vary according to the customer’s location and purchase channel.
The platform is known for its breadth and for integration with Microsoft products and services. It also supports hybrid and multicloud work, allowing organizations to manage resources across Azure, other cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure.
Microsoft Azure hosting and service range
Azure is a large cloud platform rather than a single type of web hosting plan. These are the hosting-related services represented in our comparison, alongside its wider cloud product range:
- Cloud compute and web services: On-demand computing capacity and services for building and hosting web applications and other workloads. These can suit teams that need configurable cloud infrastructure rather than a fixed traditional hosting package.
- CDN: Azure Front Door provides networking and traffic-delivery capabilities. Our comparison lists CDN features including IPv6, HTTP/2, cache purging, log files and support for a customer’s own SSL certificate. See our CDN comparison.
- Online storage: Azure Blob Storage is cloud storage for data and files. Our comparison includes the Hot LRS option and lists regional data-location choices; the selected location and service availability depend on the customer’s setup. Compare online storage services.
Beyond those categories, Azure sells managed databases, containers, developer and DevOps tools, AI and machine-learning services, identity and access management, analytics, migration tools, IoT services, virtual desktops and cloud security products.
Servers, data centres and support
Microsoft lists Azure regions across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, including sovereign and government regions. A listed region does not mean every service is available there; availability and data residency depend on the service and selected region. The precise physical data-centre addresses serving a particular deployment are not specified here.
Customers can submit support requests through the Azure portal, and can manage tickets through documented APIs and Azure CLI tools. Billing and subscription-management support is available to Azure customers. One-to-one technical support requires a support plan; contact options and response arrangements depend on the plan, service, severity, language and location. Microsoft says English support is available around the clock, while other supported languages are generally available during local business hours.
Who should consider Azure?
Azure may suit organizations that need a broad set of cloud services, want to connect cloud resources with Microsoft products, or have hybrid and multicloud requirements. Its variety can support workloads ranging from web applications to storage, databases and analytics.
It may be less suitable for anyone seeking a simple, fixed hosting package with predictable charges and minimal administration. Usage, configuration and region affect charges, and the range of services can take time to manage. Smaller projects should check the expected setup and billing carefully before committing.
Read our full Microsoft Azure review for our assessment. You can also compare Azure with other CDN services and online storage providers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Microsoft Azure based?
Azure is a Microsoft brand. Microsoft Corporation is headquartered in Redmond, United States. Azure lists cloud regions across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.
What does Microsoft Azure sell?
Azure sells cloud services for computing, web applications, storage, databases, networking, security, analytics, AI, development and other workloads. It is a broad cloud platform, not just a conventional web hosting plan.
Does Microsoft Azure offer CDN and online storage?
Yes. Azure Front Door provides networking and traffic-delivery capabilities, and Azure Blob Storage provides cloud storage. Availability and the details of each service depend on the selected service and region.
What contract terms apply to Microsoft Azure?
The applicable agreement depends on the customer’s location and how the service is purchased. Check the agreement and service terms for the specific subscription for commitment, cancellation and refund conditions.
