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Azure OpenAI vs Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 23, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Azure OpenAI
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Gemini Enterprise Agent Pla...
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
AI Agent Builders (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the AI Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Azure OpenAI is 7.3%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform is 8.1%, down from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AI Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform8.1%
Azure OpenAI7.3%
Other84.6%
AI Development Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

MA
Consultant/Owner at Transc byte
Intelligent incident remediation has improved and medical summaries are generated automatically
The customization option in Azure OpenAI is quite challenging because any customization must be done through the knowledge base since Azure OpenAI models cannot be trained. I must build a knowledge base and feed it so that it will learn from that knowledge base. This differs from other local LLMs that I can train directly. For integration of Azure OpenAI with other Azure services, I would rate it five out of ten because it is an open Azure product and integrations work well with Azure services. However, when it comes to services outside of Azure, integration is quite difficult and requires more exploration. It is not as convenient. The point for improvement is integration with third-party services, which has a gap that needs addressing. Regarding other points for improvement for Azure OpenAI, Azure OpenAI is performing well overall, but I believe their models should offer local dedicated models for customers. All data sent to the current models goes to public models. Azure OpenAI should provide solutions to deliver local dedicated models for customers and should enable model training based on customer data. Customers are mostly concerned about their data, so this option is not feasible as currently structured. Even if it were dedicated for the customer and not used by others, it still does not align with compliance requirements because it remains an open model.
Pethuru Chelliah - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Developed and deployed AI agents through a unified platform that supports integration with enterprise systems
We used AutoML feature for developing AI models automatically, but we are not comfortable with the performance of those models. We have to do some fine-tuning, hyperparameter optimization, and other optimizations to enhance the performance of the AI models. We are not fully leveraging the automation being provided by Google Vertex AI for building AI models. Google Vertex AI has to be enhanced to support agentic AI system development. AI agents have to be developed through Google Vertex AI. Additionally, RAG support, vector database support, knowledge graph support, integration with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, and other enterprise systems need improvement. Automated workflow generation and automation could also be enhanced. At this point, we are completely satisfied with the features and functionalities of Google Vertex AI platform, but as we move towards autonomous systems through agentic AI paradigm, Google Vertex AI platform needs to be improved to facilitate agentic AI system design, development, deployment, monitoring, observability, governance, and security.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have many use cases for the solution, such as digitalizing records, a chatbot looking at records, and being able to use generative AI on them."
"It is easy to integrate and develop a solution. Most customers are concerned about the security of their data and how cost-effective it is. We have developed some methodologies so that our customers will not be charged too much for these OpenAI services but will still get the same kind of performance and results. It's all developed on Azure, so customers also see its benefit."
"I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"Azure OpenAI has significantly reduced costs and increased efficiency in tasks such as aggressive testing of systems to avoid anomalies and trust issues."
"OpenAI's models are more mature than Watson's. They offer a wider range of features and provide richer outputs."
"Its ability to understand and respond well to queries, including language translation for clients, is beneficial."
"The product is easy to integrate with our IT workflow."
"The document intelligence feature has significantly aided in our operations, facilitating the creation of descriptive content."
"The most valuable feature we've found is the model garden, which allows us to deploy and use various models through the provided endpoints easily."
"Google Vertex AI is an out-of-the-box and very easy-to-use solution."
"Vertex AI possesses multiple libraries, so it eliminates the need for extensive coding."
"It provides the most valuable external analytics."
"The best feature of Google Vertex AI is the ease of use, along with the integration with the rest of the Google ecosystem and the way models can be made available outside Google through endpoints."
"The support is perfect and fantastic."
"Vertex comes with inbuilt integration with GCP for data storage."
"The monitoring feature is a true life-saver for data scientists. I give it a ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement is providing more flexibility in configuration and connectivity with external tools."
"I faced one issue with Azure OpenAI: My customer wanted more clarity on the pricing. They were not able to get proper answers from the documentation or the pricing calculator. I suggest that Microsoft maintain standardization in the pricing details published in the documentation and the pricing calculator."
"Azure OpenAI should use more specific sources like academic articles because sometimes the source can't be found."
"The dialogue manager needs to be improved."
"Deployment was slightly complex for me to understand."
"The fine-tuning of models with the use of Azure OpenAI is an area with certain shortcomings currently, and it can be considered for improvement in the future."
"The product features themselves are fine. However, with Microsoft scaling the service so much, the support structure needs to keep pace. When solving complex issues, the process of interacting with Microsoft can be quite time-consuming."
"Azure OpenAI will be expensive if you want to implement it as a permanent solution for a customer."
"Google can improve Google Vertex AI in terms of analysis and accuracy. When passing a very large context, instead of receiving vague responses, it would be better if the system could prompt users not to pass overly large prompts and provide clearer guidance on how to fine-tune Gemini for specific use cases."
"I think the technical documentation is not readily available in the tool."
"It is not completely mature and needs some features and functions. The interface needs to be more user-friendly."
"Google Vertex AI is good in machine learning and AI, but it lacks optimization."
"I've noticed that using chat activity often presents a broader range of options and insights for a well-constructed question. Improving the knowledge base could be a key aspect for enhancement—expanding the information sources to enhance the generation process."
"I'm not sure if I have suggestions for improvement."
"The solution is stable, but it is quite slow. Maybe my data is too large, but I think that Google could improve Vertex AI's training time."
"We used AutoML feature for developing AI models automatically, but we are not comfortable with the performance of those models."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform offers a flexible pricing model which depends on the features and capabilities we utilize."
"The solution's pricing depends on the services you will deploy."
"The cost structure depends on the volume of data processed and the computational resources required."
"The licensing is interaction-based, meaning transactional. It's reasonably priced for now."
"Regarding pricing and licensing, it's a bit complex due to the minimum purchase requirement for PTO units. We're evaluating the best approach between PTE and pay-as-you-go models. Our organization is cautious about committing to PTE due to the fixed bandwidth reservation, while pay-as-you-go doesn't offer enough flexibility. We're discussing these matters with legal teams to ensure compliance and data security."
"I'm uncertain about the licensing, specifically the pricing. This falls under the purview of other teams, particularly the sales teams. I am not informed about the pricing details."
"The cost is quite high and fixed."
"The solution's pricing is normal worldwide but expensive in Turkey because Turkey's currency is different."
"The Versa AI offers attractive pricing. With this pricing structure, I can leverage various opportunities to bring value to my business. It's a positive aspect worth considering."
"I think almost every tool offers a decent discount. In terms of credits or other stuff, every cloud provider provides a good number of incentives to onboard new clients."
"The solution's pricing is moderate."
"The price structure is very clear"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure OpenAI?
In terms of pricing for Azure OpenAI, I would rate it as average compared to Gemini. Currently, Gemini is becoming increasingly popular, which prompts leadership to consider a switch primarily due ...
What needs improvement with Azure OpenAI?
The customization option in Azure OpenAI is quite challenging because any customization must be done through the knowledge base since Azure OpenAI models cannot be trained. I must build a knowledge...
What is your primary use case for Azure OpenAI?
Azure OpenAI's main use case for me involves defining solutions for incident remediation where AI provides intelligence to solve problems, perform root cause analysis, or triage incidents or change...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Vertex AI?
I purchased Google Vertex AI directly from Google, as we are a partner of Google. I would rate the pricing for Google Vertex AI as low; the price is affordable.
What needs improvement with Google Vertex AI?
Google Vertex AI is quite complex to navigate and to start services with, as I need to do a lot of iterations to finally activate the services, which is one major flaw, although it is powerful. To ...
What is your primary use case for Google Vertex AI?
Google Vertex AI has been utilized for Vertex Pipelines. I have not utilized the pre-trained APIs in Google Vertex AI, as our deployment is primarily on AWS, and we use API calls.
 

Also Known As

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Vertex, Google Vertex AI
 

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