Compare Azure Virtual Machines vs Alibaba Elastic Compute Service

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Description	Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) provide secure, flexible, and scalable compute capacity for a wide range of workloads, from development and testing to enterprise applications and ... Read More	Alibaba Cloud Elastic Compute Service (ECS) delivers high-performance cloud computing with fast memory, the latest Intel CPUs, and low-latency processing to power cloud applications ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $6.1320	Starts from $66 , yearly
Free Trial Availability	Get Free Trial	Get Free Trial
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Starting From	$6.1320	$66 , yearly
Pricing Plans	Not Available	Instance $109 /month Get Started Discounted Monthly Price (yearly pay) General computng instance ecs.u1-c1m4.large vCPUs : 2 Show more +
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Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available	Not Available
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Expert's Review generated by AI	Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines provide a robust, scalable, and secure compute environment for businesses running workloads across cloud, AI, and enterprise applications. The automatic scaling, ...Read more	Alibaba Cloud ECS delivers powerful cloud computing with high-performance virtual machines, strong security, and seamless scalability. The X-Dragon Compute Platform ensures enhanced performance, ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Azure Monitor and integrated disaster recovery ensure business continuity. Supports Linux, Windows, and other OS options for flexibility. GPU-enabled instances power AI and high-performance computing workloads. Azure Boost optimizes network and storage performance for better efficiency. Some configurations may have restrictions on vCPU and memory allocation. Requires expertise in Azure’s ecosystem for optimal configuration.	Strong SLA commitments and multi-zone availability ensure reliability. The X-Dragon Compute Platform enhances performance, security, and hardware acceleration. Supports real-time resource scaling, allowing businesses to adjust capacity based on demand. Built-in Anti-DDoS protection safeguards applications against cyber threats and attacks. Users may find pricing models difficult to navigate, especially with various instance types and configurations. Compared to competitors, Alibaba Cloud may lack broader integrations with non-Chinese enterprise tools.

Customers	Unilever Teradata Datadog	No Customers information available.

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Yes, both Azure Virtual Machines and Alibaba Elastic Compute Service offer a Free Trial.

Azure Virtual Machines is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Alibaba Elastic Compute Service is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Pricing for Azure Virtual Machines Starts at $6.1320/month whereas for Alibaba Elastic Compute Service Starts at $66/month when yearly.

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