Microsoft Azure vs SAP Commerce Cloud vs Virtuozzo Application Platform comparison

The compared Microsoft and SAP solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ISI , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 10.2% mindshare in the category. SAP is ranked #4 in P , with an average rating of 6.0, and holds a 6.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 73% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Azure

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95% willing to recommend

SAP Commerce Cloud

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2,119 Comparison Views

73% willing to recommend

Virtuozzo Application Platform

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652 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Azure	10.2%
Amazon AWS	17.1%
Akamai Connected Cloud (Linode)	9.8%
Other	62.9%

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)

eCommerce Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAP Commerce Cloud	6.1%
Adobe Commerce	6.8%
Salesforce Commerce Cloud	5.2%
Other	81.9%

eCommerce Platforms

PaaS Clouds Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Virtuozzo Application Platform	1.4%
Microsoft Azure	15.2%
Amazon AWS	13.2%
Other	70.2%

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Featured Reviews

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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MichelaBruna

Digital Design Manager at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Improving User Experience with Effective Platform Integration

Based on my experience with SAP Commerce Cloud, I have thoughts regarding data analysis and analytics; I know they have this feature because I've never seen it. When I ask my colleagues about data, they say they don't have it, so I may need to inform them that SAP Commerce Cloud has such a feature because they never have data about the e-commerce currently. The multi-languages and multi-currency features in SAP Commerce Cloud are useful for us because we have it cross-country, with an e-commerce presence in the US and another in Europe. Based on my experience, working with SAP Commerce Cloud can be a bit complex, considering what my colleagues say, but I haven't had direct experience with this. I rate SAP Commerce Cloud five out of ten.

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Miguel Maloney Thompson

IC Director at a printing company with 11-50 employees

A scalable and stable solution that has good scalability and is easy to setup

It is a scalable solution. I have yet to have a scenario regarding automatic scale and if there's an increase in resource requirement or need. We have yet to have that scenario. We have yet to test that. The scalability was more than manually adjusting and increasing whatever I had to do. I rate it eight out of ten.

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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

"Good information protection feature."

"Databricks is really nice because you have the power to process lots of data and you can create queries and provide big analysis for the business using a robust cluster."

"It is a flexible solution that is straightforward to use."

"In my business operations, I assess Microsoft Azure's integration with Microsoft products as being highly beneficial since we use either API connections or native connections."

"Azure has the best website amongst all cloud computing platforms. It is simple to utilize, and one can release nearly anything, from app services to host sites."

"The solution is secure and easy to use."

"Azure virtual machines are stand-out."

"Microsoft Azure is stable; there are no crashes, no downtime, and it is always stable."

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"I chose this out-of-box E-Commerce solution because it helps you start up your E-Commerce business in a very good amount of time since Hybris already provides you the end-to-end flow with minimum customization. You can quickly go live with the customer."

"We have found the B2B, B2C and D2C very valuable."

"The user interface can be customized."

"The simple steps for configuring your checkout processes, as well as the promotional engine, are the most valuable features of this solution."

"SAP Hybris provides us with all of the e-commerce features that a client could need."

"If you have a client and they want to have an e-commerce project that is based on solid principles, you don't need too much time to develop it."

"Hybris Commerce's most valuable feature is the simple integration with ERP."

"It's the best tool on the market and is a complete e-commerce system for product management. For instance, if the customer has a log enterprise level product, they can manage it here."

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"The advanced level of production-ready Docker hosting, one-click application deployment, and the truly flexible pricing."

"Technical support from Jelastic is very good."

"The dynamic vertical scaling is a unique feature."

"The solution is scalable, and that is what we are looking at. There is no learning curve as we have not done much research."

"The control is valuable. It's really easy to use and you have good control of your solutions."

Cons

"The solution must improve its pricing."

"Microsoft Azure needs to improve its customization capabilities. Each organization has unique tasks and fields that it wants to use. Additionally, the search functionality could be more flexible."

"I would like to see more databases on the cloud, what they call today Big Data should be there."

"When we are doing transfers of records in large amounts, for example, petabytes of data or few long datasets, the performance should not degrade as it does."

"The solution could be easier to use. However, when comparing it to AWS it is a bit easier."

"Some of the capabilities available in an on-premise SQL Server aren't available in Azure. For instance, we found Azure Managed Instance to be lacking in certain aspects. One of our clients decided to stay on-premise rather than migrate to Azure because of this reason."

"They can improve the number of requests. Maybe they can increase it from 5,000 requests to 10,000 requests a month. Sometimes when you try to connect, it is quite unresponsive. When you want to communicate using the API, you get an internal error."

"You eventually end up with a large collection of 'bits' all working together, I find it hard to be able to create a logical 'box' and put all the 'bits' that need to be in that box / application into the one place."

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"The learning curve is high."

"It is very expensive to implement, which is why many companies who can't afford would normally move to Salesforce or Magento."

"They could include additional types of payment implementations. Right now they are just providing CyberSourse."

"We would like to be able to easily add functionality to the CMS, such as instant messaging. This would make is much more usable, especially in B2C scenarios."

"Like every other SAP solution, it is very heavy. Also, the transition to the cloud is not very smooth because it is not really a SaaS solution. The upgrades are also not as smooth as you would expect from a complete cloud solution. It should have a product recommendation feature as well as a promotional feature. It should also have more personalizations."

"The stack needs to be improved; they need to start using more new technologies."

"A public cloud solution of this software would open great possibilities."

"The initial setup was complex because it was a prime migration from the PrestaShop platform to commerce cloud, and it was very, very complex to migrate some data from one side to the other."

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"The backup functionality needs to be improved."

"The security layers also need to be improved because there is no clear layer or tier of security in the solution."

"For now, some customers are requesting support of Docker containers for Windows."

"The backup features need improvement, or rather it should be added, as I could not find it."

"Lacks better integration into enterprise storage products."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is affordable, but its subscription price could be cheaper."

"It's not on a per-user basis; it's on a per subscription basis. It is dependent on how much you use."

"The pricing is relatively high."

"It is not an expensive product and is adaptable to various requirements. It offers a free tier for small-scale usage and the ability to scale up as needed when requirements grow."

"Monthly billing convenience reduced cost overheads up to 70 percent."

"It is not cheap. Its price could be a little bit less."

"Azure costing can be multi-layered."

"The cost of Microsoft Azure depends on the services that are used and there can be a discount at a corporate level from Microsoft."

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"The solution is very expensive in Turkey."

"The solution is expensive."

"The price is quite high."

"The product is expensive. I would rate its price a seven out of ten. The solution's licensing is yearly."

"This is an expensive solution."

"I don't know the cost, but it can be expensive."

"The price is too high."

"SAP Hybris is expensive, which is why only the large clients use it. At the same time, I think that the return on investment warrants it."

"I would rate the cost 3 out of 5. There are additional costs other than licensing fees."

"Pricing for providers is revenue-shared based. Providers should invest in hardware to set up the Jelastic cluster."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

University

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Retailer

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	140
Midsize Enterprise	53
Large Enterprise	150

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7

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Also Known As

Windows Azure, Azure, MS Azure

SAP Hybris Commerce, Hybris, SAP Hybris on AWS

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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.

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SAP Commerce Cloud offers a robust platform for multi-channel e-commerce operations, providing seamless integration and customization for both B2B and B2C clients, supporting multinational enterprises with multiple storefronts.

SAP Commerce Cloud enables efficient e-commerce processes with features like a comprehensive promotion engine, support for multi-currency operations, and seamless ERP and CRM integration. Its user-friendly interface and dashboards enhance efficiency, while the platform's ability to support fast deployment and customization meets the dynamic needs of global businesses. Despite its strong capabilities, users indicate areas for improvement, such as smoother cloud transitions, more microservices support, better UI/UX, and integration with SAP. Pricing and the complexity of the customization process are additional considerations, with a need for improved payment options and multi-browser compatibility.

What are the key features of SAP Commerce Cloud?

Multi-channel Integration: Seamless operations across different platforms.
Promotion Engine: Comprehensive tools for targeted promotions.
B2B and B2C Support: Facilitates varied business models.
Checkout and Payment Simplification: Streamlined for efficiency.
ERP and CRM Integration: Enhances business operations.

What ROI and benefits should be expected from SAP Commerce Cloud?

Agility and Customization: Rapid setup and tailored solutions.
International Operations: Supports global business needs.
User Efficiency: Enhanced performance with intuitive dashboards.
Seamless Transactions: Improved checkout experiences.

Industries leverage SAP Commerce Cloud for e-commerce enhancement, specifically utilizing it for streamlined product content management and integrating enhanced front-end interfaces like Angular. Hosting options on AWS or internally provide deployment flexibility. Agencies and freelancers collaborate with diverse clients, supplementing customer experience monitoring and web application integrations.

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