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We performed a comparison between Alpha Anywhere and Microsoft Azure App Service based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Rapid Application Development Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Alpha Anywhere vs. Microsoft Azure App Service Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It's very flexible."

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"Some of the features I found valuable are auto-scaling, SSL integration, cost-effectiveness, and the certificates provided by Microsoft Azure App Service.""I'm a decision-maker, not a technician. From my perspective, the most significant advantage is that Azure is a one-stop shop. Everything we needed was included in the Microsoft Agreement. During COVID, it was the most convenient and most straightforward decision.""One valuable feature of Azure App Service for us is its integration with Azure DevOps, which we heavily rely on in our development process.""The most valuable feature is that it's an ideal solution when it comes to lifting and shifting monolithic applications from on-premises to Azure Cloud. It allows for a quick shift into the cloud without having to analyze and design very specific infrastructure and services for monolithic applications hosted primarily on-premises. Let's say that the team does not want to really redesign monoliths in a microservices-based application and that they want to make a quick move towards adopting the cloud tech stack. Then, Microsoft Azure App Service is probably the best option.""The cost is reasonable.""Debugging using Application Insights is a valuable feature.""We are able to do millions of things simultaneously.""The most valuable features of this solution are the easy deployment, the scalability, and the Azure maintenance."

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Cons
"It can be slow to develop, and it's repetitive."

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"Can be improved by increasing the number of data centres worldwide.""Limited integration is an area for improvement in Microsoft Azure App Service. Another area for improvement in the platform is multi-language support.""Extended uptime and improved speed would be beneficial for both development purposes and the free tier of the service. Currently, the uptime is limited to a few hours per day, which could be increased to provide more continuous and efficient usage.""From an IoT use case perspective, we're all good, however, we should have additional plugins.""I would like to see some significant improvement in the technical support provision for this solution.""The configuration is slow without understanding the systematic process.""If you're on the cloud, you just get a web interface without much detail for additional configuration or the authority to configure the root or system-level configuration.""When trying to scale up, it has a limitation, specifically an upper limitation. In general, scalability should be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Prices vary, and they will enter into different contracts with different people."
  • "The pricing is mid-range.We pay only for the subscription."
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  • "Azure doesn't cost as much as other services."
  • "Less than USD $100 per month."
  • "We have no complaints about the pricing."
  • "Azure App Service is expensive compared to its competitors, especially its cloud-only version."
  • "Where there are different customer sizes, some customers consume $5,000 US dollars per month. I have some customers who pay and consume more than $20,000 US dollars per month, for example. It is determined by customer sizes and requirements, which vary from month to month."
  • "The pricing and cost of this solution depends on the use and needs of a business."
  • "On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate this solution as a four."
  • "The pricing for this solution is set in tiers, with the overall cost depending on the features that are required. I would advise organizations to have a detailed look at the functions they need, to ensure that they are in the correct pricing tier."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It's very flexible.
    Top Answer:The pricing is mid-range.We pay only for the subscription.
    Top Answer:The only issue I would say is that they develop updates very quickly that are hard to keep up with.
    Top Answer:Microsoft Azure App Service is helpful if you need to set up temporary servers for customers to run their programs in locations that other cloud providers do not cater to. When servers are closer to… more »
    Top Answer:I highly recommend Microsoft Azure. We have been using it for nearly four years. We mostly use it for creating and maintaining websites, such as content management systems like WordPress sites, which… more »
    Top Answer:One valuable feature of Azure App Service for us is its integration with Azure DevOps, which we heavily rely on in our development process.
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    Also Known As
    Azure App Service, MS Azure App Service
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    Overview

    Alpha Software's Alpha Anywhere platform is a complete business application development and deployment environment that enables users to quickly become proficient in creating mobile business forms and applications that run across all devices. Alpha Anywhere has the unique capability to rapidly create offline capable, mobile-optimized forms and business apps that can easily access and integrate with existing databases and web services, and can exploit built-in role-based security.

    Microsoft Azure App Service is an HTTP-based mobile application development platform and solution. It is designed to enable organizations to completely control their application development and hosting processes.

    Microsoft Azure App Service Benefits

    Some of the benefits that come from using Microsoft Azure App Service include:

    • A high level of security. Microsoft Azure App Service comes with enterprise-level and industry-standard SLAs through the use of PCI security standards. Users can go about developing their applications without having to worry about exposure to security risks. Microsoft Azure App Service keeps the application development process secure so that all that users have to worry about is creating their application.
    • Collaborate and develop applications from anywhere. Teams that are spread out across the globe can collaborate and build applications from anywhere that they happen to be. Microsoft’s global data center is a cloud hub that developers can take advantage of to connect their teams if they are located in disparate locations. It can handle all of a developer's application hosting needs.
    • Multi-format and multi-lingual support. Microsoft Azure App Service supports both physical machine and virtual machine formats. In addition, it also supports a variety of different programming languages.
    • Utilize pre-fabricated templates. Microsoft Azure App Service gives developers access to an extensive list of templates. These can both ease the process of planning the development of applications by providing developers with ideas and make it easier for the developers to build them.

    Microsoft Azure App Service Features

    Some of the many useful features Microsoft Azure App Service has to offer include:

    When users choose to employ the Microsoft Azure App Service solution, they gain access to many different capabilities. These features include:

    • Manual or automatic auto-scaling capabilities. Microsoft Azure App Service enables developers to control how their applications auto-scale. Developers can employ the auto-scaling feature by hand or set it so that it automatically rescales according to their needs.
    • IDE integrations. Microsoft Azure App Service can easily integrate with various IDE software solutions. This gives developers access to many analytic, debugging, and monitoring options.
    • Deployment slots. These are virtual spaces where developers can test and deploy new versions of their applications while working on them. This feature allows developers to resolve any issues before the new version of the application is put into production.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Azure App Service’s versatility offers organizations that use it a great deal. It is a very complete, ready-to-use, out-of-the-box mobile development solution that gives users the capabilities that they need to design their mobile applications with the greatest level of ease. In addition, users can employ the cloud to scale operations so that their applications have the proper amount of space to run at the time that they need it.

    Andriy L., the Azure practice leader at a computer software company, writes, “I like that it's a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box solution that provides all of the necessary functions for customers, such as codes that can be quickly switched from the production version, or test and DEV versions to production.”

    Yasir M., a solution architect at Komatsu, writes, "The best feature is scalability, which allows you to target potential clients worldwide by connecting the application to a local server. This makes the application readily accessible, and the response time will be much better."

    Sample Customers
    Knectsoft, Worldpay, LifeStatus360, TD Bank, Dwellpoint, ZEROCK, MySchoolAnywhere, Brock University, Rev1, Australian Emergency Services, Warren County Government, Integrated Health Management Services, Northern Edge Patient Care, LiveImmigration, Merrick, Goodman Manufacturing, PetSitClick, Glacier Water, Hayat Communications, AVIS, MAERSK
    Real Madrid, Absolut, AccuWeather, Heineken, NBC News, Paramount
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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Construction Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise66%
    Buyer's Guide
    Alpha Anywhere vs. Microsoft Azure App Service
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Alpha Anywhere vs. Microsoft Azure App Service and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Alpha Anywhere is ranked 26th in Rapid Application Development Software with 2 reviews while Microsoft Azure App Service is ranked 8th in Rapid Application Development Software with 38 reviews. Alpha Anywhere is rated 8.0, while Microsoft Azure App Service is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Alpha Anywhere writes "Enables you to boost your sales by displaying customized upsell offers to your customers when they are more likely to accept them on the add-to-cart or checkout option". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Azure App Service writes "A solution with great server management and helps improve performance". Alpha Anywhere is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, whereas Microsoft Azure App Service is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow, Pega BPM and Appian. See our Alpha Anywhere vs. Microsoft Azure App Service report.

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