Azure Marketplace
Find, try, and buy the right cloud solutions.
Overview
Microsoft Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. It connects companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed ready-to-use solutions. Customers can find, try, and deploy a wide range of applications and services, with billing consolidated through their Microsoft Azure subscription. It also serves as a key go-to-market channel for ISVs and a procurement source for MSPs.
✨ Key Features
- Extensive catalog of Azure-certified apps and services
- Integrated billing with Azure subscription
- Solution templates for rapid deployment
- Free trials and various pricing models
- Private Azure Marketplace for governance
- CSP partner channel for resale
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem (Office 365, Dynamics 365)
- Strong appeal to enterprise customers already invested in Microsoft technology
- Co-sell programs that incentivize Microsoft's sales team to sell partner solutions
Unique Value: Azure Marketplace simplifies the discovery, purchase, and deployment of certified third-party solutions on Azure, with the benefits of consolidated billing and deep integration into the Microsoft ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Deploying a virtual machine with pre-installed software like a firewall or database
- Purchasing a SaaS application and managing it through the Azure portal
- Using a solution template to deploy a complex multi-VM environment with one click
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using the Microsoft Azure cloud
- Users looking for a high-touch distributor model with extensive pre-sales support
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled integration with Microsoft's enterprise software stack, making it the default choice for businesses heavily invested in Azure and Microsoft 365.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Available through Azure Support plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Varies by product listing.
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