# Azure Virtual Machines Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Azure Virtual Machines Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Virtual Machine products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/246720/Azure-Virtual-Machines --- # Azure Virtual Machines Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 15, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Azure Virtual Machines ## What is Azure Virtual Machines? Azure Virtual Machines aims to enable application developers to manage business-critical workloads from a single touchpoint for improved operational efficiency. It allows users a collaborative platform for building and developing apps on the cloud using various operating systems, including beta releases. It is a cost-effective business management solution that managers can use to reduce physical infrastructure footprint. Additionally, the platform provides software engineers with a collaborative site to deploy and test applications through real-time simulation tools. It also allows administrators better network security forensics, enabling secure environments to isolate and study computer viruses to avoid risking host computers. ## What is Azure Virtual Machines used for? [Virtual Machine](https://www.capterra.com/virtual-machine-software/) Overall rating Based on 17 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[### Microsoft Azure](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/) [4.6 (1,943)](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $31.39 Usage Based, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (17) Ease Of Use 4.1 (1,928) Value For Money 4.4 (16) Value For Money 4.2 (1,575) Customer Service 4.3 (16) Customer Service 4.2 (1,547) ## Azure Virtual Machines alternatives [VirtualBox](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/) [4.6 (885)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/) [Vinchin Backup & Recovery](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/) [4.7 (153)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/180134/Vinchin-Backup-Recovery/) Highest Rated [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/) [4.8 (457)](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/reviews/) Starting price $99.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/) [Iperius Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/129287/Iperius-Backup/) [4.5 (189)](https://www.capterra.com/p/129287/Iperius-Backup/reviews/) Starting price $29.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/129287/Iperius-Backup/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/246720/Azure-Virtual-Machines/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Configuration Management 4.0 (13) 53.85% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Virtualization 4.5 (13) 53.85% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create a virtual version of operating systems, storage devices, or computer network resources API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Cloud Computing A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server Azure Virtual Machines 4 features Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Create a virtual version of operating systems, storage devices, or computer network resources Features 4.4 (17) 4.4 Based on 17 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.4 (16) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Value for money 4.4 (16) 4.4 Based on 16 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (16) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (16) 4.3 Based on 16 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.4 Based on 17 reviews Filter by rating 5(6) 4(11) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent RS RaviShankar S. Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect Information Technology and Services ### "Create highly Scalable Virtual Servers globally" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 2, 2025 I have worked on Azure Platform for more than 7 years. The different chipset (Intel,AMD,ARM,Qualcomm) options microsoft gives to the customers to host their mission critical applications is really usefull. Pros Azure Virtual Machines are available in all Global Regions with multiple Hardware configurations which is fully scalable and supporting to run mission critical applications like SAP, Oracle, Bigdata,etc.. For the Azure Virtual machines customers are having multiple payment options like PayG, Reserved instances, Savings Plan, Spot instances for Dev workloads. Cons Some of the Microsoft regions are having CPU core capacity issues for deplying large scale workloads. PayG is expensive for the startup companies which are not affordable to spend on Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. Switched from [vSphere](https://www.capterra.com/p/93512/VMware-Horizon/) To run the mission critical Supply chain management workloads on the fly, we moved to Azure Virtual machines. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Alfredo G. IT Consultant Information Technology and Services ### "A system that benefits organizations " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 22, 2024 Azure virtual machines are a fundamental tool in the world of cloud computing, allowing us to create and manage virtual environments with different operating systems and processing capabilities. We can also choose from a wide variety of sizes, operating systems and configurations to tailor the virtual machine to your specific requirements. Pros What I like about Azure virtual machines offer numerous advantages to optimize your projects in the cloud. However, it is important to be aware of the disadvantages and follow some recommendations to maximize their performance and security. With proper management and monitoring, virtual machines in Azure can be a powerful tool to empower your cloud projects. Cons Setting up and managing virtual machines in Azure can be complicated for users with no previous cloud experience. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AS Andres S. Senior Software Engineer Health, Wellness and Fitness ### "Fully provisioned VM at the press of a button" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 28, 2023 Overall, very positive. VM is provisioned quickly and gets me working in minutes. Pros Quick to set up and ready in minutes. Plenty of configuration options to customise virtual machine as required. Cons Somewhat convoluted set-up process, delaying set up. It could be streamlined a bit. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AF Agustin F. Marketing Manager Market Research ### "complete virtual machine platform" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 4, 2023 It is possible to choose the type of virtual machine that best suits the specific needs of each application, as well as select the most appropriate operating system and tools. It is a versatile and powerful platform that offers a wide range of options to deploy virtual machines in the cloud in a secure and reliable way. Pros I like it because with it, it is possible to deploy and manage virtual machines to meet the specific needs of any company or organization. With a focus on flexibility, scalability, and security, Azure Virtual Machines have revolutionized the way businesses work in the cloud. Another advantage of Azure Virtual Machines is its high availability and reliability. Cons Although Azure Virtual Machines is a very complete solution, it can be expensive for small businesses or projects with limited resources. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Vikas M. Commercial Marketing Manager Telecommunications ### " Recommended when working in multiple environments" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 May 2, 2023 We have created a verification environment in the cloud and use it to verify configuration, design and train server engineers. In verifying on a local physical server, the verification work begins after the department secures the equipment and reconfigures the physical configuration. The number of preparatory steps has been reduced considerably. Considering that time is a cost, this alone is enough to reduce costs. In addition, it is possible to perform verification with multiple configurations, save the status when a problem occurs, etc. Using the Azure environment improved the efficiency and quality of proof. Pros Various cloud services are provided, and providers are selected based on the characteristics of each. Still, Microsoft's Azure is first-class in terms of operational quality, security, operability and a wide range of services. Above all, high functional quality, the most critical factor in actual operation, has solved the problem of not stopping work. No matter how convenient or cheap, the value will be halved if the server halts. I also think the thickness of the support is essential. The other day, I got stuck with the operation side, and when I contacted Azure Portal support, it was beneficial to get an easy-to-understand answer right away. Server usage has a significant impact, so quick support gives you a sense of security. Cons If I had to pick one, many services are available, but on the other hand, the services you use are decided to some extent. I think if the usability of the dashboard is improved so that users can get to the services they use in Azure Portal with fewer clicks, the efficiency of operations will improve even more. Switched from [Amazon EC2](https://www.capterra.com/p/219781/EC2/) Reliable Microsoft service that is easy to recommend to customers who are not familiar with IT. Compared with Amazon EC2, it has enough features. Exact price. Good compatibility with AI-based services. It is easier for customers to understand that using MS Azure is more accessible than using Amazon EC2 to provide services because of the difference in name value. Alternatives considered [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/) Reasons for choosing Azure Virtual Machines Clearer and faster responses than Google Cloud paid support responses are also quicker. MS Azure costs are easy to read regardless of rates. For jobs involving a lot of computational work other than the main PC, the advantage is that multiple tasks can be performed simultaneously using a virtual environment. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Junko O. Business Consultant Financial Services ### "Allows remote desktop work " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 26, 2023 A system that in the infrastructure of organizations in terms of software systems is quite necessary and functional Pros What I like about this tool is that it allows virtual machines to be implemented in the organization that allow more execution oriented operations without problems or failures. This system also has security technology that allows data to be protected, even browsing the net, it also works well in different environments be it Linux or Windows Cons The functions of this tool are quite safe, and adaptable, I have no professional criticism. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Tora M. IT Service Desk Lead Financial Services ### "Virtual machine with high security and cost-reducing features" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 25, 2023 Placing multiple files in the virtual machine in the cloud made it possible to access them securely from any terminal, improving the remote environment. In addition, since it has become a specification that can operate from any location, transportation costs have been reduced, and productivity has increased. Pros A virtual machine with the advantages of high security and high Microsoft support. You can run a virtual machine with just a few clicks. There are many other services that seem to be expanding from practical services. High affinity with MS products and services. There is an automatic shutdown function, which can automatically shut down at the set time in advance every day to reduce the charge for unused time. The provider's vendor is Microsoft, so other cloud services with Windows OS are more compatible. Cons It is often slow and unwieldy. I can put up with it if it's infrequent, but I want them to improve it because it's cumbersome. Switched from [Amazon EC2](https://www.capterra.com/p/219781/EC2/) It is possible to operate on the web screen; even engineers with little experience in server operation can now work. Thanks to the automatic shutdown functions, points, and configuration contributing to the problem, the VM was automatically shut down when not in use so that we could reduce the usage fee. Reasons for choosing Azure Virtual Machines Since the firewall can be configured from the web console, engineers with little server operation experience can configure the firewall. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Antonio Jose G. Data Management Management Consulting ### "Virtual desktop platform and secure remote applications " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 21, 2023 This platform allows you to better create and manage complete work environments in the cloud, safely managing to run all kinds of applications and services, whether in isolated and secure environments, without any need to worry about hardware installation, maintenance or repair. , also offering saving functionalities obtaining better results Pros I like this virtual platform because it is an excellent VDI service in the cloud that allows secure remote desktop and application experiences from anywhere without any hassle, as well as providing the best flexibility and control needed in any organization with exclusive support for better saving features Cons There is nothing that I dislike about this platform, everything it offers is very helpful and in this way better results are obtained, I think it is an excellent platform for desktop virtualization and cloud applications Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Deyna R. System Engineer Information Technology and Services ### "Virtual operations on different systems " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 19, 2023 It is necessary to have a virtualization tool to manage business infrastructures safely, in addition, these machine operations are not usually complicated. Pros What I like is its ability to be deployed in different operating systems, there are no problems with systems like Linux or even IBM, it is a professional way of studying and managing each application in environments that are easier to use and that do not require major financial or security problems for the company, in addition, this tool of its type is usually of quite high adaptation Cons The tool has worked for me, it has allowed different environments to work in the same place, it also allows visualizing possible failures and working on them without affecting the main system Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Estefania L. Engineering Project Information Technology and Services ### "Enterprise-friendly cloud environment " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 19, 2023 We used Cognitive Service to implement PoC for a machine learning system. Text mining can be implemented easily without a full-time machine learning engineer. We could implement a product that meets our requirements without spending much money on hiring and training engineers. Pros In the past, Microsoft products had a strong Windows server image. Still, in recent years they have become capable of handling servers with a wide range of operating systems, such as Linux, making it easier to handle transfers from local environments. In addition, AI-based solutions such as Emotion API and Cognitive Service are also available. From an enterprise system standpoint, hiring an engineer with Azure development experience is a great way to strengthen these tools' benefits. Cons The price is slightly higher than other VM products, but quite a few have failed recently. I want a feature that automatically suspends unused VMs. Switched from [Amazon EC2](https://www.capterra.com/p/219781/EC2/) Creating virtual machines, especially with Windows operating systems, is easier than other products. We could use only the necessary functions by building a VM, so the unnecessary server lease fee was drastically reduced. Alternatives considered [VirtualBox](https://www.capterra.com/p/169939/VirtualBox/) Reasons for choosing Azure Virtual Machines Because even employees outside the company network (attached to partner companies) can use the system and e-mail as if inside the company. If necessary, it is possible to set restrictions on the destination of the virtual PC (we configure it so that the software cannot be installed freely). There are two connection methods: remote connection and browser connection. A remote connection is fine, but if you cannot install software freely, you can connect through a browser to use it. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/246720/Azure-Virtual-Machines/reviews/) Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. 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