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AWS vs Azure

Leader vs enterprise-focused competitor.

AWS has broader tooling. Azure wins enterprise deals via Microsoft ecosystem (AD, Office, Windows Server).

At a glance

AWSAzure
ServicesBroadestComprehensive
Enterprise integrationStrongBest for MS shops
Developer preferenceStrongGrowing

When to pick AWS

Pure tech, startups, broadest services.

When to pick Azure

Microsoft-stack enterprises, AD integration.

My verdict

AWS for most. Azure for Microsoft-native orgs.

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