{"id":1171,"date":"2024-02-09T08:54:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T06:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/us\/competitors-and-alternatives\/azure\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:12:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:12:40","slug":"azure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/competitors-and-alternatives\/azure\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Comparison – Azure vs UpCloud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Azure vs. UpCloud <\/h1>\n\n

Deploy applications on the best global cloud platform. Scalable for every workload, backed by exceptional 24\/7 customer support.<\/p>\n

Compare UpCloud with Azure and find out why we\u2019re your match.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n 10 000+ teams going global with UpCloud <\/h2>\n \n
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Why choose UpCloud<\/h2>\n \n \n
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UpCloud vs. Azure<\/h3>\n\n
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Not sure what the most suitable solution for your business needs is? We did the work for you!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Easy-to-use platform\t<\/td>\n \u2705\t<\/td>\n \u274c\n<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Live support chat included<\/td>\n \u2705\t<\/td>\n \u274c<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
24\/7 support available<\/td>\n \u2705\t<\/td>\n \u2705\t<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Certifications needed for proficiency\t<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Avg. support response time<\/td>\n < 2 min<\/td>\n < 8 hours<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
ISO 27001 Certification<\/td>\n \u2705\t<\/td>\n \u2705\t<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
2 Core \/ 8GB RAM cloud server<\/td>\n $46 \/mo<\/td>\n $64.06 \/mo<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
2 Core \/ 8GB RAM cloud server with Windows license<\/td>\n $70 \/mo<\/td>\n $75.74 \/mo<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Managed Databases, starting at<\/td>\n $8 \/mo<\/td>\n $124.83 \/mo<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Egress data transfer 1TB<\/td>\n $0 \/TB<\/td>\n $80 \/TB<\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Predictable costs<\/td>\n \u2705\t<\/td>\n \u274c<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Why are others making the switch? <\/h2>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/header>\n \n
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\n Don't pay more for less <\/h3>\n <\/header>\n \n
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Companies searching to increase their performance without compromising pricing find UpCloud as their match. A predictable and transparent price plan means no more surprise costs at the end of the month.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Scalability and easy cost controls <\/h3>\n <\/header>\n \n
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With UpCloud, you are in complete control of your performance and costs. CPU, RAM or storage can be added with a single click at UpCloud Control Panel. Our flexible hosting is billed by the hour meaning you only pay for the hours you use.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n

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\n Reliable high-availability <\/h3>\n <\/header>\n \n
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We have eliminated risks by building UpCloud with an N+1 philosophy throughout our entire infrastructure. Nevertheless, should something go wrong, you are protected by our 99.999% uptime SLA.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Running mission-critical applications 100% faster <\/h2>\n \n

Hosted Power is a managed cloud hosting platform, on a mission to automate, accelerate, and unburden developers in any cloud environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cSmall and medium businesses often have fantastic software development in-house, but sometimes lack the budgets to realise everything they want to achieve. Running cloud workloads on hyperscalers is tricky because there is a lack of cost control, which is why we often advise merchants to run on UpCloud with a fixed monthly cost and no outbound traffic fees.”<\/em>
\n\u2013 Tim Terreur, COO, Hosted Power<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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“Reliable and efficient infrastructure on par with Hyperscalers without the downsides of Big Tech”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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