Updated 2026-09-03
AWS (up to $200 in credits for new customers, free plan closes after 6 months) and Azure (free account: $200 credit for 30 days plus 12 months of select free services) are the two broadest enterprise clouds. AWS for the largest service catalog and ecosystem; Azure for hybrid cloud and Microsoft-stack integration.
| Pricing | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 0 USD | 0 USD |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, CLI, SDKs | Web, CLI, SDKs |
Amazon Web Services starts at 0 USD (checked 2026-09-03); Microsoft Azure starts at 0 USD (checked 2026-09-03). Check the current pricing page for the latest tiers.
Both Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure offer — see the comparison table above.
Amazon Web Services is available on Web, CLI, SDKs. Microsoft Azure is available on Web, CLI, SDKs.
Yes. Both Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure are classified as cloud tools.
