Microsoft Azure vs Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud comparison

Microsoft Azure vs. Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

324

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (1st)

Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

18th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure is 12.0%, down from 18.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud is 1.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure	12.0%
Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud	1.2%
Other	86.8%

PaaS Clouds

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Syed Abid

Snr. Infrastructure Architect (Data Centre) at LogicEra

Versatile integrations and reliable customer satisfaction elevate cloud service experience

For Microsoft Azure improvement, they need to enhance their support system. The first level of support should be improved in terms of quality and response time. They need more technical support at the first level, as there are currently only one or two technical people among five to ten staff members at this level. They should ensure that the first level support is more technical because we normally provide services to technical users ourselves. When an issue arises, it usually escalates to the second or third level. When facing first level support, they may have limited knowledge and only collect screenshots to forward to their seniors. They should ensure that the first level support is aligned with L2 and L3 to better assist us, especially since we mention in the ticket that our issues are related to specific problems and require that sort of support.

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Adrian Bilauca

Chief Software Engineer at Totalsoft

Handles security setups independently for a more secure environment

OpenShift does have more secure features. Azure also has equivalent services. For my client, it was good enough to switch to Azure. For development, there wasn't any significant change in effort, however, for the DevOps team, it was a relief since Azure has managed services. We used elasticity and scalability all over.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Azure is a scalable platform, with more than 10,000 people in the organization using it from an application standpoint, including managers and employees in a variety of roles."

"I have found the solution to be flexible, easy to use, and the documents are straightforward to understand."

"We have found the scalability to be good."

"We have found the stability and performance to be quite good."

"One of the services that I found to be great is the connector."

"We find that it is easy to integrate with other Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Office."

"I would definitely recommend Microsoft Azure as a platform to other businesses because of its cost effectiveness, scalability, the range of products, and ease of use."

"Most of the pricing from Microsoft is reasonable."

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"In general, customers appreciate its ability to run different workloads, manage applications through CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins, and leverage tools like Helm charts and Kako."

"The solution offers the most robust Kubernetes orchestration available."

"The stability of the solution is good."

"The portability, moving from one platform to another, is easy."

"For the DevOps team, it was a relief since Azure has managed services."

"Our pipeline integrates various monitoring tools like Fortify for security checks. Once the pipeline processes the code, the finished product is deployed on Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud. We ensure application setup and recovery by utilizing two separate clusters on OpenShift."

"The most valuable feature of Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud is the UI console. We are able to receive the resources from the console directly."

"The deployment mechanism has become more dynamic with the use of the product."

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Cons

"I would prefer to see improvements such as more advanced AI features, lower pricing, and better technical support."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing structure, user interface design (UI/UX), clear navigation, and documentation support of Microsoft Azure."

"It's possible that the performance could be improved, but it's not a big issue."

"We had issues with the Mobile Service ORM and the Azure SQL Database (cloud version of SQL Server). At times, the queries that are created automatically from the ORM mapping are not very well optimized for this database and that can lead to performance and stability issues. On occasion, the connection manager from the ORM does not handle the database connections very well."

"The tool needs to improve its navigation."

"Needs fast Internet connectivity."

"The product is not user-friendly."

"Microsoft Azure needs to improve its user interface. New developers and teams have difficulty understanding its lifecycle."

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"There is room for improvement in cluster-based queue monitoring and autoscaling."

"Making it even more cost-effective could be explored."

"There is more work and effort needed for when many of the managed services are not accessible, especially in the security area. You have to do your own security setups as opposed to using a managed firewall."

"Technical support could be a bit better."

"Many of the managed services are not accessible."

"The performance could be better; it's a bit slow right now."

"The service mesh integrations could improve the solution."

"At this point, I cannot recommend this to other users because of the experience that we have had."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"One piece of feedback from other users I have heard from is that Azure is somewhat expensive, so I would advise anyone thinking about this solution to be aware of the cost. You need to take into account the configuration you are going with or it could turn out to be a more expensive solution than you anticipated."

"Currently, we do not have anything reserved. There are no reservations that we have built into the Azure environment, so all of our licensing is on a consumption basis. As things spin up, those licenses spin up."

"The cost-benefit equation for Azure is very good, particularly for small applications. However, Microsoft should do much, much more to improve how costs are communicated and how to forecast them. The Azure Pricing Calculator is not useful."

"I believe that we have a three-year license, and I'm happy with the pricing."

"Several thousand dollars and counting, we haven't needed to upgrade on premises hardware (In fact we eliminated all of the old on-premises hardware and run 100% on Azure) or pay for it's maintenance, power etc."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"I would like to see it more easily accessible."

"The pricing of the solution could be reduced. We are not able to create a free account in my country."

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"This product is not costly when compared to other vendors."

"The pricing is a little high in China."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

18%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Performing Arts

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	141
Midsize Enterprise	54
Large Enterprise	153

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud?

From a cost perspective, some cost-effective situations were more difficult to achieve in Azure than in OpenShift. Comparing them can be difficult since the financial services cloud had stripped ma...

What needs improvement with Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud?

There is more work and effort needed for when many of the managed services are not accessible, especially in the security area. You have to do your own security setups as opposed to using a managed...

What is your primary use case for Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud?

If you want to control a more secure environment, like an on-premises environment, I use OpenShift on IBM Financial Services Cloud but not on the public cloud.

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Also Known As

Windows Azure, Azure, MS Azure

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Overview

Microsoft Azure is a versatile cloud platform known for its scalability, flexibility, and ease of use, offering comprehensive solutions like virtual machines, identity management, and data storage with robust security measures and global data centers.

Azure provides a straightforward setup with dynamic scaling and seamless integration with existing tools. Its robust security, compliance with privacy laws, and global data center presence make it a trusted choice for enterprises. With features supporting DevOps, IoT, AI/ML, and hybrid cloud environments, Azure facilitates efficient cloud migration and modernization, enhancing operational efficiency.

What are some of the key features of Microsoft Azure?

Scalability: Adjust resources automatically to meet demand.
Flexibility: Support for hybrid cloud setup and smooth integration with existing tools.
Virtual Machines: Extensive support for VMs to run various workloads.
Active Directory: Robust identity and access management services.
Data Storage: Diverse storage options for different data management needs.
Security Measures: Comprehensive security protocols and compliance support.

What benefits and ROI should users consider when evaluating Microsoft Azure?

Cost Efficiency: Managed services that reduce operational costs.
Reliability: High availability with global data center coverage.
Ease of Migration: Facilitates transition from on-premises solutions to the cloud.
Operational Efficiency: User-friendly interface and extensive training resources.

Organizations primarily use Azure for infrastructure services, application hosting, and data management across industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail. Resellers deploy cloud services for clients in private, public, and hybrid clouds, supporting enterprise applications and digital transformation projects.

Microsoft

Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud is known for its efficient transaction processing, robust Kubernetes orchestration, and seamless portability. It enhances application management and provides a versatile GUI for accessing resources on any cloud, aiding developers with a stable setup across platforms.

This offering supports continuous integration and deployment pipelines, integrating security checks with Fortify. The intuitive console allows for direct resource access, streamlining application management. Suitable for deploying workloads on public or private clouds, it handles middleware telecom transactions, digital application APIs, and manages microservices effectively. While appreciated for easy setup and stable performance, areas like autoscaling, performance, and pricing require enhancements for improved user experience.

What are the key features of Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud?

Kubernetes Orchestration: Efficiently manages Kubernetes applications across clusters.
Autoscaling: Dynamically adjusts resources based on demand.
Security Integration: Supports Fortify for robust security checks.
CI/CD Pipelines: Facilitates automation in deployment processes.
GUI Access: Provides a user-friendly interface for resource management.

What benefits can users expect from Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud?

Seamless Portability: Easily migrate applications across cloud environments.
Enhanced Stability: Offers a stable environment for deploying workloads.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlines management with advanced orchestration.
Cost-Effectiveness: Optimizes resource usage for budget-friendly operations.

Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud is widely implemented in industries focusing on telecom and digital applications. Companies deploy microservices for secure, cloud-based environments, leveraging Kubernetes for managing services effectively. It enables advanced cluster management and supports deployment of customer services on both IBM and Microsoft platforms.

IBM

Sample Customers

BMW, Toyota, easyJet, NBC Sports, HarperCollins, Aviva, TalkTalk Business, Avanade, and Telenor.

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Microsoft Azure vs. Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud