# AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: which cloud should you choose?

> AWS has the widest range of services and the largest ecosystem, a safe default for most new products. Azure fits organisations built on Microsoft 365, Active Directory, .NET and Windows Server, and often comes with enterprise agreements. Google Cloud stands out for data analytics, Kubernetes and AI tooling. All three offer regions in India, the Middle East, the UK and the US.

All three run serious workloads well. Your existing tools, team skills and data plans should decide.

- **AWS:** Broadest services, biggest ecosystem
- **Azure:** Best for Microsoft shops
- **Google Cloud:** Data, Kubernetes and AI
- **Biggest saving:** Right-sizing, not the provider

- **AWS:** You are building a new product, want the broadest services and community, or your team already knows AWS.
- **Azure:** Your company runs on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, .NET or Windows Server, or you have Microsoft enterprise credits.
- **Google Cloud:** Data analytics with BigQuery, Kubernetes or Google’s AI models are central to your product.

## Comparison

| Factor | AWS | Azure | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service range | Widest | Very wide | Wide, focused |
| Strength | Ecosystem, maturity | Microsoft integration, hybrid | Data, analytics, Kubernetes |
| Identity | IAM | Entra ID, shared with Microsoft 365 | Cloud IAM, Google Workspace |
| Data and AI | SageMaker, Bedrock | Azure OpenAI Service, AI Foundry | BigQuery, Vertex AI, Gemini |
| Pricing | Pay as you go, savings plans | Pay as you go, enterprise agreements, hybrid benefit | Pay as you go, automatic sustained-use discounts |
| Talent availability | Highest | High | Good |

## Cost

For the same workload, list prices are close. Real savings come from right-sizing servers, reserved or committed use, autoscaling, and switching off idle environments. Estimate a move with the [cloud migration cost savings calculator](https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/cloud-migration-cost-savings-calculator) and plan capacity with the [bandwidth and hosting calculator](https://infikeytechnologies.com/tools/bandwidth-hosting-calculator).

## Compliance and data residency

All three hold major certifications such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2, and offer regions that help with local data rules, including India’s DPDP Act and sector rules from regulators such as RBI. Choose regions close to your users and confirm requirements with your legal adviser; we are a software company, not a law firm. See the [fintech](https://infikeytechnologies.com/industries/fintech) and [healthcare](https://infikeytechnologies.com/industries/healthcare) guides for regulated workloads.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which cloud is cheapest?

None consistently. Prices vary by service and region, and architecture choices matter far more than the provider. Compare your actual workload.

### Should we use more than one cloud?

Usually not at first. Multi-cloud adds complexity and cost. Use one primary provider and add others only for a clear reason.

### Can you migrate us between clouds?

Yes. We assess workloads, plan the move with minimal downtime and set up monitoring and cost controls on the new platform.

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Publisher: Infikey Technologies Private Limited (software, mobile app, AI and cloud development; offices in India, UAE, UK and US).
Last updated: 2026-10-19
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