The Top 5 Key Difference between AWS and Azure Detailed Comparison

What is difference between AWS and Azure

Difference between AWS and Azure

Aspect	AWS (Amazon Web Services)	Azure (Microsoft Azure)
Provider	AWS is offered by Amazon, the leading global provider of cloud computing services, with a focus on flexibility, scalability, and innovation.	Azure is offered by Microsoft and is known for its strong integration with enterprise software and Microsoft products like Office 365.
Launch Year	Launched in 2006, AWS is the first major public cloud service provider, gaining a substantial lead in the cloud computing market.	Launched in 2010, Azure entered the market a few years after AWS but quickly became a strong contender, especially in hybrid cloud environments
Market Share	AWS leads the global cloud market with the largest share, offering a broad range of services that support startups, enterprises, and government organizations.	Azure is the second-largest cloud provider, gaining market share with its focus on hybrid and enterprise cloud solutions, particularly among organizations using Microsoft tools.
Service Offerings	AWS offers a wide variety of over 200 services, including compute, storage, databases, networking, AI, machine learning, and more.	Azure also offers over 200 services but is especially focused on supporting enterprise environments, with excellent integration for Microsoft-based applications.
Compute Services	AWS provides EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) to run virtual servers with customizable configurations. It offers various instance types to meet different performance needs.	Azure offers Virtual Machines (VMs), similar to AWS EC2. Azure VMs can be easily integrated with other Microsoft services and offer various sizes and configurations based on workload needs.
Storage Services	AWS provides S3 (Simple Storage Service) for scalable object storage and EBS (Elastic Block Store) for persistent block storage, designed for high availability.	Azure provides Blob Storage for object storage and Disk Storage for persistent block-level storage, closely integrated with other Azure services for enterprise workloads.
Database Services	AWS provides RDS (Relational Database Service) for managed relational databases, DynamoDB for NoSQL databases, and Aurora for high-performance databases.	Azure offers SQL Database (relational), Cosmos DB (NoSQL), and Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL for diverse database needs, with strong compatibility with Microsoft SQL Server.
Networking	AWS offers VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) for creating isolated networks within the AWS cloud, along with CloudFront for global content delivery.	Azure provides Virtual Network to create isolated networks with custom IP ranges and supports load balancing and Content Delivery Network (CDN) for performance optimization.
AI & Machine Learning	AWS offers SageMaker for building, training, and deploying machine learning models, as well as services like Rekognition (image and video analysis) and Polly (text-to-speech).	Azure provides Azure Machine Learning for building and deploying machine learning models, as well as Cognitive Services for pre-built APIs in vision, speech, and language processing.
Hybrid Cloud	AWS offers Outposts, which extends AWS services to on-premises data centers, and VMware Cloud on AWS for hybrid cloud environments.	Azure Stack and Azure Arc allow users to extend Azure services to on-premises infrastructures, enabling seamless hybrid cloud solutions across both environments.
Global Reach	AWS operates in over 25 geographic regions globally, with data centers located around the world to ensure low-latency services.	Azure operates in over 60 regions, making it the most geographically distributed cloud platform, with a presence in more areas than AWS.
Pricing Model	AWS offers a pay-as-you-go model, reserved instances for long-term savings, and spot instances for cost-saving on unused capacity	Azure also follows a pay-as-you-go model with reserved instances. Additionally, it offers a Hybrid Benefit, which allows users to bring existing software licenses to reduce costs.
Identity & Access Management	AWS provides IAM (Identity and Access Management) to securely manage access to AWS resources by defining user roles, permissions, and policies.	Azure Active Directory (AAD) is used for identity and access management, integrating well with other Microsoft tools like Office 365, providing enterprise-grade security and single sign-on.