⚖️ Head-to-Head Comparison · INR-only · Updated May 2026
AZR
Azure
🇺🇸 Hyperscaler🪟 Microsoft ecosystem🏢 Hybrid enterprise
VS
GCP
GCP
🤖 AI/ML cloud📊 Data analytics🌍 Global
Choose Azure if…
Choose Azure if Microsoft integration, Windows workloads, hybrid enterprise deployments, Active Directory alignment and Azure-native AI services are central to your architecture.
Choose GCP if…
Choose GCP if AI/ML tooling, BigQuery, GKE, data analytics, Google-native infrastructure and global cloud services are more important than the lowest simple VM cost.
Quick Overview
VM Small
₹590/mo
Azure
VM Small
₹1,971/mo
GCP
GPU from
₹8.66/hr
Azure
GPU from
₹13/hr
GCP
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AZR Azure | GCP GCP |
|---|---|---|
| Provider focus | ~ Enterprise cloud platform with strong Microsoft integration, hybrid cloud options, Azure AD / Microsoft 365 affinity and a broad AI and managed-services catalogue. | ~ Google Cloud platform with strong AI, machine learning, data analytics, BigQuery and Kubernetes capabilities across a global cloud footprint. |
| VM Small | ✓ ₹590/mo · 2 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · B2pts v2 | – ₹1,971/mo · 1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · E2 custom |
| VM Medium | ✓ ₹8,357/mo · 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · B4pls v2 | – ₹8,672/mo · 4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · E2 custom |
| VM Large | ✓ ₹16,714/mo · 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · B8pls v2 | – ₹17,303/mo · 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · E2 custom |
| Block Storage | – ₹779/mo · 100 GB | ✓ ₹394/mo · 100 GB |
| Object Storage | ✓ ₹2,068/mo · 1 TB | – ₹2,398/mo · 1 TB |
| Load Balancer | ✓ ₹2,237/mo · Standard | – ₹2,832/mo · Load balancer reference |
| Managed PostgreSQL | – ₹12,688/mo · 2 vCPU · 4 GiB RAM · 50 GB storage · Gen 5 | ✓ ₹9,004/mo · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 50 GB storage |
| Managed Redis | – ₹3,810/mo · 1 vCPU · 1 GiB RAM · Basic C1 | ✓ ₹3,394/mo · 1 vCPU · 1.55 GiB RAM · Basic |
| Serverless 25M Executions | ✓ ₹2,867/mo · 25M invocations · 512 MB RAM · 150 ms | – ₹4,581/mo · 25M invocations · 2nd gen · 150 ms |
| Free egress allowance | ~ 100 GB / mo | ~ Depends on service |
| 1 TB egress beyond allowance | ✓ ₹8,369 · $0.087/GB · Premium network North America reference | – ₹11,544 · $0.12/GB · Premium network reference |
| GPU starting price | ✓ ₹8.66/hr · On-demand · Spot · Reserved 36mo · Reserved 12mo | – ₹13/hr · On-demand · Spot · Reserved 36mo · Reserved 12mo |
| GPU model breadth | ~ 10 GPU models · H100, A100, H200, RTX Pro 6000, V100, T4, GB200, MI300X, A10, M60 | ~ 10 GPU models · H100, A100, H200, B200, RTX Pro 6000, V100, L4, T4, P100, P4 |
| Data-centre footprint | ~ 66 data-centre locations · United States · founded 2008 | ~ 40 data-centre locations · United States · founded 2008 |
| Best fit | ~ Microsoft-heavy enterprises, Windows Server estates, hybrid cloud teams, regulated organizations using Microsoft identity and productivity products. | ~ AI/ML teams, analytics-heavy products, data platforms, Kubernetes-first teams and organizations building around Google Cloud services. |
✓ Winner in this category · ~ Partial / context-dependent · highlighted rows = clearer advantage
Pricing Comparison
AZR
Azure pricing references| VM Small | ₹590/mo | 2 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · B2pts v2 |
| VM Medium | ₹8,357/mo | 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM · B4pls v2 |
| VM Large | ₹16,714/mo | 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · B8pls v2 |
| Block Storage | ₹779/mo | 100 GB |
| Object Storage | ₹2,068/mo | 1 TB |
| Load Balancer | ₹2,237/mo | Standard |
| Managed PostgreSQL | ₹12,688/mo | 2 vCPU · 4 GiB RAM · 50 GB storage · Gen 5 |
| Managed Redis | ₹3,810/mo | 1 vCPU · 1 GiB RAM · Basic C1 |
| Serverless 25M Executions | ₹2,867/mo | 25M invocations · 512 MB RAM · 150 ms |
| Free egress allowance | 100 GB / mo | As listed in source comparison |
| 1 TB extra egress | ₹8,369 | $0.087/GB · Premium network North America reference |
| GPU starting price | ₹8.66/hr | 10 models · On-demand · Spot · Reserved 36mo · Reserved 12mo |
All visible pricing in INR only. Validate taxes, region and exact plan before purchase.
GCP
GCP pricing references| VM Small | ₹1,971/mo | 1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM · E2 custom |
| VM Medium | ₹8,672/mo | 4 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · E2 custom |
| VM Large | ₹17,303/mo | 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM · E2 custom |
| Block Storage | ₹394/mo | 100 GB |
| Object Storage | ₹2,398/mo | 1 TB |
| Load Balancer | ₹2,832/mo | Load balancer reference |
| Managed PostgreSQL | ₹9,004/mo | 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM · 50 GB storage |
| Managed Redis | ₹3,394/mo | 1 vCPU · 1.55 GiB RAM · Basic |
| Serverless 25M Executions | ₹4,581/mo | 25M invocations · 2nd gen · 150 ms |
| Free egress allowance | Depends on service | As listed in source comparison |
| 1 TB extra egress | ₹11,544 | $0.12/GB · Premium network reference |
| GPU starting price | ₹13/hr | 10 models · On-demand · Spot · Reserved 36mo · Reserved 12mo |
Converted values use the ₹96.20 exchange-rate reference and are shown in INR only.
⚠️ Note: This comparison uses GetDeploying price references and converts USD values into INR for directional comparison. Cloud costs vary by region, usage, commitment, tax and service configuration. Always verify final quotes with the provider before procurement. Source reference: GetDeploying comparison.
Our Verdict
AZR
Azure wins when Microsoft integration and hybrid enterprise alignment are the priority
Microsoft-heavy enterprises, Windows Server estates, hybrid cloud teams, regulated organizations using Microsoft identity and productivity products.
🇺🇸 Hyperscaler🪟 Microsoft ecosystem🏢 Hybrid enterprise
GCP
GCP wins when AI, data analytics and Kubernetes-led workloads are the priority
AI/ML teams, analytics-heavy products, data platforms, Kubernetes-first teams and organizations building around Google Cloud services.
🤖 AI/ML cloud📊 Data analytics🌍 Global
| Use case | Azure | GCP |
|---|---|---|
| Lower VM entry price | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
| Lower medium VM price | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
| Lower large VM price | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
| Lower object storage reference | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
| Lower managed PostgreSQL reference | ★☆☆ | ★★★ |
| Lower 1 TB egress reference | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
| Lower GPU starting price | ★★★ | ★☆☆ |
| Broader GPU model list | ★★☆ | ★★☆ |
Score Card
Service breadthAzure
VM entry pricingAzure
GPU starting priceAzure
Egress referenceAzure
Azure wins
8
GCP wins
3
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