--- description: Learn more about Microsoft Azure price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Microsoft Azure Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Development Software](/directory/30082/application-development/software) > [Microsoft Azure](/software/16365/azure) # Microsoft Azure Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/16365/azure Page: 1 / 79\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/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 1955 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** | 1955 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 Virtualization - 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 (6 total) - Citrix Workspace - GitHub - Microsoft 365 - 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.za/directory/30082/application-development/software) ## Related Categories - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30082/application-development/software) - [API Platforms](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31065/api-management/software) - [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31078/virtual-machine/software) - [VDI Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31996/vdi/software) - [IaaS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32015/infrastructure-as-a-service-solutions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Postgres Databases cost more for hosting than Azure SQL which is strange since one is open source and the other licensed on prem. ----- ### "Powerful cloud platform but a bit complex to learn" — 4.0/5 > **Harshul** | *15 April 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Azure is how many services it gives in one place. At work we use it for VMs, storage and some app hosting, and it’s pretty reliable once everything is set up right. The dashboard is clean and I can find most things without digging too much. Scaling resources is easy, I can bump things up or down without restarting whole systems. The monitoring tools help a lot when something is acting weird. I also like that it connects well with other Microsoft tools we already use, so it fits into our workflow without extra steps. > > **Cons**: Some parts of Azure feel confusing, especially when you’re trying to set up something new. There are too many menus and sometimes I forget where a setting is. Pricing can get tricky too, because small things add up fast if you don’t watch usage. A few times deployments failed for no clear reason and I had to redo them. Debugging errors isn’t always straightforward, the messages can be vague. Also the portal can be slow at times, especially when switching between services. > > Overall my experience with Azure has been good for day‑to‑day work. We use it for hosting apps, running VMs and storing data, and it handles most tasks without issues. Once things are configured properly it runs stable, but the setup part can take time and patience. I like the flexibility and the amount of tools available, but sometimes it feels like too much to learn at once. Still, it saves us time compared to managing everything on‑prem. For cloud work it’s been reliable and gets the job done. ----- ### "A natural cloud extension to the Microsoft stack" — 4.0/5 > **connor** | *16 April 2026* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Azure fits comfortably into environments that are already ebedded into the Microsoft ecosystem, with Active Directory etc - especially through Entra and hybrid setups. It allows easier extension to existing authentication and permissions, and policies can be remodeled into the cloud rather than recreating entirely from scratch. As a cloud provider it is quite mature and broad, so once the foundations are in place it can cover the vast majority of infrastructure needs within their ecosystem. > > **Cons**: Azure can often feel like an extension of the on-premise microsoft stack rather than a standalone addition, which in some cases is good but in others restrictive. If you are used to ADDS on-prem, many features and interactions will feel familiar, but added cloud services and policy layers, joined with pricing models, can add a lot of extra complexity. > > Overall, Azure is at its strongest when integrated alongside existing Microsoft infrastructure. Its similarities to Active Directory provide a real advantage for organisations that already leverage or are familiar with microsoft tools, helping to soften any move towards cloud operations. With that in mind however, as with all of the major cloud providers, its ecosystem is vast and easy to mismanage if you don't keep a strict eye on resource cost and configurations. ----- ### "Wasn’t able to use it to its fullest." — 3.0/5 > **Teresa** | *26 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like the idea of Microsoft Azzure and that it would work with all My Microsoft products that we use in the business. > > **Cons**: It was difficult to learn how to use and with little extra time in a busy business I didn’t have the opportunity to work with it to the best of its ability. > > After making attempts of trying to learn the program to see if it was a good fit for the company I decided it wasn’t for us. ----- ### "Azure - Engi" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 April 2026* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy using Azure to stand up and host infrastructure because it provides a flexible and scalable platform that aligns well with modern cloud design principles. The integration of RBAC with Entra ID makes access control seamless, allowing me to manage permissions in a centralized and secure way. I also appreciate how easy it is to deploy and manage resources using Infrastructure as Code, which helps ensure consistency and repeatability across environments. Overall, Azure simplifies both the deployment and governance of infrastructure, making it a reliable choice for building robust systems. > > **Cons**: While I do occasionally run into bugs or platform quirks, the overall experience and capabilities Azure provides still make it a strong choice for building and managing infrastructure. Microsoft's support can sometimes be slow to resolve issues. This is dependent on your support plan. > > Overall, my experience using Azure to build and host infrastructure has been very positive due to its strong balance of scalability, security, and ease of management. The seamless integration of RBAC with Entra ID simplifies identity and access control, making it easier to enforce least-privilege principles across environments. I’ve found that deploying resources through Infrastructure as Code is straightforward and efficient, which helps streamline workflows and maintain consistency. 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