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# Compare Microsoft Azure vs Amazon Lightsail

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Azure and Amazon Lightsail. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Azure | Amazon Lightsail |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1947 | 16 |
| **Starting Price** | US$31.39 | US$3.50 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### 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.

### Amazon Lightsail

independent developers, hobbyists, students, startups, webpros

## Key features

### Microsoft Azure

- API
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Computing
- Configuration Management
- Data Migration
- Filtering
- Load Balancing Tools
- Log Access
- Monitoring
- Network Monitoring
- Performance Monitoring
- Remote Access/Control
- Server Monitoring
- Source Control
- Version Control
- Virtual Machine Encryption
- Virtual Machine Migration
- Virtual Machine Monitoring
- Virtual Server

### Amazon Lightsail

- API
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Computing
- Configuration Management
- Data Migration
- Encryption
- Load Balancing Tools
- Monitoring
- Network Monitoring
- Performance Monitoring
- Remote Access/Control
- Server Monitoring
- Version Control
- Virtual Machine Encryption
- Virtual Machine Migration
- Virtual Machine Monitoring
- Virtual Server

## Links

- [View Microsoft Azure Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/16365/azure)
- [View Amazon Lightsail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/208864/lightsail)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/16365/208864/azure/vs/lightsail)

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