Microsoft Azure vs Oracle Developer Cloud Service comparison

Microsoft Azure vs. Oracle Developer Cloud Service

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

323

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (1st)

Oracle Developer Cloud Service

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

20th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure is 14.5%, down from 20.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Developer Cloud Service is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure	14.5%
Oracle Developer Cloud Service	0.6%
Other	84.9%

PaaS Clouds

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Syed Abid

Snr. Infrastructure Architect (Data Centre) at LogicEra

Versatile integrations and reliable customer satisfaction elevate cloud service experience

For Microsoft Azure improvement, they need to enhance their support system. The first level of support should be improved in terms of quality and response time. They need more technical support at the first level, as there are currently only one or two technical people among five to ten staff members at this level. They should ensure that the first level support is more technical because we normally provide services to technical users ourselves. When an issue arises, it usually escalates to the second or third level. When facing first level support, they may have limited knowledge and only collect screenshots to forward to their seniors. They should ensure that the first level support is aligned with L2 and L3 to better assist us, especially since we mention in the ticket that our issues are related to specific problems and require that sort of support.

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Robert Roller

CEO at DbAdminPro

Ability to create different connections, multi-tenant architecture but slow execution of commands

There are a lot of features in Oracle Developer. You can create tables, users, views, materialized views. You can also do data pump jobs to export jobs, export databases and dump files, create backup jobs, that sort of thing. Users can usually integrate this tool with other solutions for development or management processes. There are different connections you can create. For example, with Office applications, you can connect to the database. Or if you're programming in Java, you can use a JDK connection to retrieve data from the database and read, store, or update records. For security, everything's perfect. You can use an SSH connection if you're accessing a server in the cloud, or you just have a normal IP connection if you're running your database on the local network.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is stable and scalable."

"Windows Azure is a cloud computing platform from Microsoft for running windows applications and working with data on the cloud."

"I would advise others to start moving everything to the cloud because it is cheaper, flexible, and scalable."

"Active Directory is a good feature, and the infrastructure features that Azure provides are also good."

"We are using it for disaster recovery and application hosting."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the value for money and flexibility."

"The product brings a lot of value to our business and customers."

"It is a very good and reliable solution."

More Microsoft Azure pros

"With the multi-tenant architecture, you can migrate many databases to one instance. This saves a lot of money and administrative work."

"Oracle Developer Cloud Service isn't an expensive product; it's definitely cheaper than any other enterprise cloud solution."

"The solution's technical support is really good."

"The APEX solution is the most interesting part of the Oracle Developer Service. APEX is the most cost-effective and most popular service for developers. Kubernetes and Docker services are also important and very much cost-effective, and helpful for developers. If we compare Oracle to other cloud services providers, they'll also be cost-effective. The financial involvement is also a good point because other cloud services charge for Docker and Kubernetes solutions. Oracle's offering is almost free. They only charge for the VM or virtual machine. This is also an interesting part for the developers as well."

Cons

"I would say an improvement could be allowing for more external, third-party tools. However, I think that's their vision, how they develop the product."

"Azure's pricing could be more competitive. Some clients mentioned that they are considering switching to AWS because of the price."

"The initial setup of Microsoft Azure is complex."

"The solution is less mature than AWS."

"The solution could improve by simplifying network management."

"From a security perspective, it could be improved."

"We have faced some challenges trying to deploy a new ESP application."

"Virtual networks might be improved by adding more rules for the validation of protocols and peripheral elements in security assurance."

More Microsoft Azure cons

"t would be better if the open-source databases were managed. Some managed services for open-source databases are available in other cloud solutions, but Oracle doesn't have any. They should provision more managed services for open-source databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL. These types of managed database services should be available in Oracle Cloud Service and others. There are other technical issues like the CDN network that is not directly configured to Oracle and needs support from a third party. There are also some services available in AWS and Azure that should be included in Oracle Cloud Service."

"Improvements are needed in terms of the usage of the map chart and risk management services."

"It would be better if the open-source databases were managed. Some managed services for open-source databases are available in other cloud solutions, but Oracle doesn't have any."

"Sometimes, I lose the cursor in the editor, and it disappears for no reason. It's hard to guess where I'm in the text, and I feel a bit lost."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a subscription and the price is reasonable."

"Licensing fees are paid monthly."

"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. For an SME, spending roughly 5,000 euros per month becomes interesting, indicating a significant infrastructure setup in the cloud."

"If you are not aware of costs, pricing, etc., you can end up with a hefty bill. However, I found that the Azure price calculator is a valuable tool to use before starting to deploy VMs in Azure. This tool will give you an overview of the costs you should expect on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis."

"It is paid on a per-use basis."

"We're paying in dollars, and it's very expensive for us because of the exchange rates."

"The cost-benefit equation for Azure is very good, particularly for small applications. However, Microsoft should do much, much more to improve how costs are communicated and how to forecast them. The Azure Pricing Calculator is not useful."

"It is important to consider ROI when looking at the cost of a subscription."

More Microsoft Azure pricing and cost advice

"I rate the pricing two on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."

"Oracle Developer Cloud Service isn't an expensive product. It's definitely cheaper than any other enterprise cloud solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

University

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	140
Midsize Enterprise	54
Large Enterprise	149

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Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Developer Cloud Service?

It is free of charge.

What needs improvement with Oracle Developer Cloud Service?

It's an old tool, and because it's free, there aren't many great changes. I'm fine with the features that are already there. But there is room for improvement in the performance of this product.

What is your primary use case for Oracle Developer Cloud Service?

For Oracle, we use Oracle Developer. You can use it for both administration and development. There are also professional tools like Toad, but I don't have a license for that. It's a native program ...

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Also Known As

Windows Azure, Azure, MS Azure

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Overview

Microsoft Azure integrates services and offers flexibility, ensuring compatibility with diverse environments. Its scalability, security, and cost-efficient features enhance deployment and management, making it ideal for infrastructure services and application hosting.

Azure provides a comprehensive suite of tools for application deployment, virtual machine management, and data analytics. It allows seamless integration with Power BI and offers a user-friendly interface supported by detailed documentation and technical support. Though users appreciate its capabilities, they sometimes face challenges with costs, setup, and interface complexity, alongside integration and performance issues. Frequent updates and a learning curve are also noted, though Azure's cloud-based security and scalability remain critical for disaster recovery and business continuity.

What are Azure's key features?

Integrated Services: Ensures compatibility with Microsoft and non-Microsoft environments.
Scalability: Supports growing business demands with flexible computing power.
Security: Offers robust cloud-based security features for data protection.
Cost Efficiency: Provides options that optimize costs for diverse requirements.
Application Deployment: Facilitates quick rollout of apps and services.

What benefits should users expect from Azure?

Operational Optimization: Allows companies to streamline processes effectively.
Innovative Efficiency: Empowers businesses to innovate with powerful tools.
Reliable Support: Backed by strong technical support and comprehensive documentation.
Flexible Cloud Solutions: Offers a range of options for cloud migrations and infrastructure management.

Microsoft Azure is widely implemented in industries like financial services, healthcare, and logistics for hosting enterprise applications and vital services. Companies utilize its capabilities for IoT applications, DevOps, and Kubernetes clusters, benefiting from its cloud migrations, data analytics, and active directory support.

Microsoft

Want to easily develop your apps in a fully provisioned environment that helps you code, test, deploy, and then manage them in the cloud? Then start today, by using Oracle Developer Cloud Service.

- Effortless Project Management

- Teamwork Through Integrated Tools

- What You Need, Before You Need It

- From Just an Idea, to Product Release

Within a robust and secure platform, your teams use the best industry-standard tools as part of a reliable and integrated infrastructure provided by Oracle Developer Cloud Service. This is all there for you for the life of your entire development process.

Oracle Developer Cloud Service smoothly and invisibly integrates your development environment with the latest versions of other services in Oracle Cloud, such as Oracle Java Cloud Service and Oracle Database Cloud Service.

For more information on Oracle Developer Cloud Service, visit Oracle.com

Oracle

Sample Customers

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Microsoft Azure vs. Oracle Developer Cloud Service