--- description: Learn more about Microsoft Azure price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Microsoft Azure Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Development Software](/directory/30082/application-development/software) > [Microsoft Azure](/software/16365/azure) # Microsoft Azure Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/16365/azure Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/16365/azure?page=2) > Azure is a comprehensive computing platform, providing cloud infrastructure, services, developer tools, and innovations in data and AI. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 1975 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Microsoft Azure? We believe that the success made possible by the cloud must be accessible to every business and every organization - small and large, old and new. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 1975 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$31.39 - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact Microsoft for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - API Design - API Lifecycle Management - Access Controls/Permissions - Application Management - BYOL Management - Backup and Recovery - Collaboration Tools - Compatibility Testing - Configuration Management - Dashboard - Data Migration - Data Security - Debugging - Deployment Management - Desktop Virtualisation - Device Management - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Load Balancing Tools - Log Access - Multi-Factor Authentication - Network Monitoring - Performance Monitoring - Policy Management - Remote Access/Control - Reporting/Analytics - Scalability - Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management - Testing Management - Third-Party Integrations - User Provisioning - Virtual Machine Monitoring - Virtual Server ## Integrations (7 total) - Citrix Workspace - GitHub - Microsoft 365 - Microsoft SQL Server - Nerdio - Retrace by Netreo - Visual Studio Code ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30082/application-development/software) ## Related Categories - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30082/application-development/software) - [API Platforms](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31065/api-management/software) - [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31078/virtual-machine/software) - [VDI Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31996/vdi/software) - [IaaS Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/32015/infrastructure-as-a-service-solutions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/136010/intellij-idea) — 4.7/5 (1259 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Game changer for startups" — 5.0/5 > **Harrison** | *4 February 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The startup programme is really generous and allows me to focus on building my startup > > **Cons**: The portal is constantly changing which makes it hard to keep track of how to do things > > Really positive, I find it much easier than AWS to navigate ----- ### "All-in-one unified collaboration and communication" — 5.0/5 > **Chinthaka** | *19 July 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft azure provides excellent version control over data when using records. Has diverse front end and backend features to capture most scenarious. The built in automations support continuous deployment. The bundled fetures provide value for money and provides administrators with ease of use. > > **Cons**: The platform is already cluttered with numerous features and options and during most times admins feels overhelmed with tech features. The customization features shiuld be provided to perform this function easily. > > The application performs well all around and provide an all-in-one experience for 360 collaboration and a one stop shop for end users. ----- ### "Robust Cloud Performance with a Steep Learning Curve" — 4.0/5 > **christopher** | *14 August 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Azure excels in scalability and reliability, giving you enterprise‑grade performance without forcing complex configuration. Its ecosystem integrates smoothly with existing Microsoft services, making cloud adoption feel natural and efficient. > > **Cons**: The platform’s pricing structure can be difficult to predict, especially when workloads scale unexpectedly. Some services also require deeper technical knowledge, which raises the learning curve for new users. > > My overall experience with Azure has been consistently strong, particularly in environments that demand stability and flexible resource allocation. It delivers powerful cloud capabilities, though mastering its full potential requires time and careful cost management. ----- ### "Powerful Cloud Platform with Excellent Microsoft Integration" — 3.0/5 > **Khimson** | *21 August 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Wide range of cloud services and solutions Excellent integration with Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and Active Directory Highly scalable and flexible Strong security and compliance features Good tools for virtual machines, storage, networking, and backups Powerful monitoring and management capabilities Excellent choice for organizations already using Microsoft products > > **Cons**: Can be complex for new users Pricing and licensing can be difficult to understand Requires technical knowledge to manage effectively Large number of services can be overwhelming Cloud costs can increase quickly without proper monitoring > > Microsoft Azure is a powerful and flexible cloud platform that works especially well in Microsoft-based environments. The integration with Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and identity management makes it a strong choice for businesses. Although Azure has a learning curve and its pricing can be complicated, it provides the tools and scalability needed to support everything from small workloads to large enterprise environments. ----- ### "Excellent Cost for Value, but complexities in management and system up time could be better." — 4.0/5 > **Ben** | *25 July 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The value to cost for Microsoft Azure for K-12 is the main reason why the product is used at the vast majority of school districts. > > **Cons**: Microsoft Azure has had and continues to have too many global outages. The overall interface and management is complex and cumbersome. > > Overall Microsoft Azure has more positives than negatives, but if they change the pricing structure that would drastically change things. ----- Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/16365/azure?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/16365/azure) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data