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4.2 out of 5
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As of August 2025, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category stands at 16.6%, down from 18.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Azure16.6%
Amazon AWS15.1%
Alibaba Cloud13.0%
Other55.3%
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

PeerResearch reports based on Microsoft Azure reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryInfrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)Aug 25, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Azure vs Amazon AWSAug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Azure vs Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)Aug 25, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Azure vs Google FirebaseAug 25, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business122
Midsize Enterprise49
Large Enterprise130
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business657
Midsize Enterprise391
Large Enterprise1997
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
6%
Educational Organization
6%
Government
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Healthcare Company
4%
Retailer
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Transportation Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Media Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Logistics Company
1%

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Microsoft Azure Reviews Summary
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Director at Apeiros Solutions4.0We extensively use Microsoft Azure for cloud deployments and advanced data analytics, leveraging its scalability and cost efficiency. While it's difficult to pinpoint improvements, more custom integrations would be beneficial. Documentation for new products could be enhanced.
Head of Security Management at Ipko Telecommunications5.0We utilize Microsoft Azure to enhance our business through cloud implementation, Active Directory, and Office services. While it offers good scalability and security, we seek improvements in AI features, pricing, and support to better align with technology developments.
IT Support Specialist at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi4.5We utilize Microsoft Azure for various cloud services, benefiting from effective data integrations and robust features that support our growth. While it's cost-effective, improvements are needed in user interface accessibility for non-technical users creating AI agents.
Business Solutions Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees5.0In my experience with Microsoft Azure, the platform excels in integration and analytics through Power BI and Data Factory. However, it poses vendor lock-in challenges, lacks some on-premises features, and recent outages raise security concerns. I also evaluated Cloudera.
Cloud Strategy B2B leader at Sunrise UPC4.5I focus on IT transformation using Microsoft Azure, which offers coherent structures ideal for Microsoft environments. However, it lacks effective multi-cloud management. While AWS is extensive and Google innovative, Azure provides robust capabilities for straightforward implementations.
Lead Cloud Specialist at EZ-Link Pte Ltd4.0I host all production workloads on Microsoft Azure, appreciating its integration and security features like Azure DevOps and Defender. However, some services like the Standard Load Balancer need improvement, and Microsoft support through CSP can be challenging.
Manager, Platform Engineering at a mining and metals company with 10,001+ employees4.5Microsoft Azure offers critical features like business continuity and disaster recovery that are incredibly valuable for managing infrastructure. The support is impressive, with quick assistance provided. This platform enhances my experience with its robust capabilities and reliable customer service.
Program Manager at eClerx4.0Microsoft Azure offers efficient support for production issues through its ticketing system, with prompt engineer responses. While its new Microsoft Fabric service is comprehensive, often it’s costly and complex, requiring detailed exploration to understand pricing and limitations.