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# Compare Microsoft Azure vs Heroku

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft Azure and Heroku. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft Azure | Heroku |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1947 | 304 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 31.39 | USD 7.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Microsoft Azure

We believe that the success made possible by the cloud must be accessible to every business and every organization - small and large, old and new.

### Heroku

Application development PaaS designed for businesses of all sizes that helps run, deploy, manage, and scale apps using various computer programming languages available.

## Key features

### Microsoft Azure

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Compatibility Testing
- Continuous Integration
- Dashboard
- Data Security
- Debugging
- Deployment Management
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Monitoring
- Projections
- Reporting/Analytics
- Software Development
- Source Control
- Version Control
- Web App Development

### Heroku

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Compatibility Testing
- Continuous Integration
- Dashboard
- Data Security
- Debugging
- Deployment Management
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Monitoring
- Projections
- Reporting/Analytics
- Software Development
- Source Control
- Version Control
- Web App Development

## Links

- [View Microsoft Azure Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/16365/azure)
- [View Heroku Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/158191/heroku)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/16365/158191/azure/vs/heroku)

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