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Azure Local

byMicrosoft
in
4.4
Market Presence: Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud Storage

Overview

Product Information on Azure Local

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Azure Local?

Azure Local is a software developed by Microsoft that focuses on bringing Azure cloud services to on-premises environments. The software enables organizations to run Azure services inside their own data centers, offering features such as local data storage, low-latency computing, and compliance with regulatory requirements that mandate data residency. Azure Local integrates with existing local infrastructure, provides cloud management capabilities on-premises, and supports workloads that require edge computing or remain disconnected from the public cloud. It addresses business problems related to regulatory compliance, data sovereignty, and operational efficiency by allowing enterprises to utilize Azure services locally while maintaining centralized management and security features.

Azure Local Pricing

Overall experience with Azure Local

Head of Customer Support
50M - 250M USD, Services (non-Government)
FAVORABLE

“Hybrid Cloud Solution Offers Flexibility Without Compromising Control or Efficiency”

5.0
Aug 25, 2025
Being able to have an all-in-one solution is amazing and very efficient if you want the flexibility of cloud services while keeping critical workloads on premises.
Manager, Product Marketing
500M - 1B USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Solid and reliable”

3.0
Jul 9, 2025
My overall experience has been positifve: stable service, easy to scale, smooth integrations with existing systems.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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User Sentiment About Azure Local
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Deciding Factors: Azure Local Vs. Market Average
Performance of Azure Local Across Market Features

Azure Local Likes & Dislikes

Like

The ability to have hybrid consistency, API's and services that we use in the cloud and locally, especially for data residency and compliance. It's extremely efficient.

Like

Seamless integration: both on premises and cloud. Strong security with governance features and it scales well with business changes without major disruptions.

Like

Easiness and integration to the whole M365 services. The product is seamless integrated and we can use the product for all our needs. The security standards are also very high and fit to our security policy.

Dislike

It's a game changer as far as hybrid cloud strategies and it doesn't compromise control so can't really find any faults.

Dislike

Time consuming for teams new to hybrid environment, and some features require additional (long) trainings to use effectively. The platform can sometimes slow down...

Dislike

The support quality. We had a few issues in the past and it took sometimes weeks to get the problems fixed. The responsibilities are not very good structured.

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Azure Local Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 66 ratings and reviews for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure market. View all 137 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.4

(66 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
48%
4 Star
47%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.4

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.5

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  • Head of Customer Support
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Hybrid Cloud Solution Offers Flexibility Without Compromising Control or Efficiency

    5.0
    Aug 25, 2025
    Being able to have an all-in-one solution is amazing and very efficient if you want the flexibility of cloud services while keeping critical workloads on premises.
  • IT SUPPORT
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Evaluating Azure for VMs and Teams Apps: Integration vs Support Quality

    4.0
    Sep 22, 2025
    We are using Azure for various VMs and self programmed Teams apps and love the integration of all services. We love the easy deployment and the well documented processes.
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
    50M-1B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    Security Layers and Integration Ease Business Operations on Multiple Platforms

    4.0
    Sep 9, 2025
    Great product for running core operations. It has multiple layers of security and compliance which our company likes.
  • FINANCE ANALYST
    10B+ USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Setup Complexity and Cost Limit Azure Local’s Accessibility for Smaller Teams

    4.0
    Jul 13, 2025
    Azure Local is a great application for functionalities like compute and store the data. We generally run it on on-premises systems which works faster and better for the work needs and also reduces the latency. It fits well with the compliance needs of data storage with high security. Setup can require a professional as it's a bit technical, particularly when dealing with local zones or hybrid environments. Overall, Azure Local is a great add-on to the team's resources.
  • IT Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Facilitates Cloud and AI Innovation While Limiting Offline Operations

    5.0
    Aug 21, 2025
    Enables local execution of modern and traditional applications across distributed locations.
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