Azure App Service
Azure App Service: A broad managed hosting platform for teams running web applications and APIs on Azure. Ranked #3 of 281 in Managed Cloud Hosting by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for enterprise web apps and APIs.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEnterprise web apps and APIs
- Free planYes
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports Windows, Linux, web applications, APIs, and containers
- Autoscaling, deployment slots, monitoring, authentication, and backups
- Integrates with GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and Azure services
Where it doesn't
- Free and Shared tiers use shared compute
- Data transfer charges apply on the D1 Shared plan
- Backups are available only on supported paid tiers
Our verdict on Azure App Service
Azure App Service is a fully managed platform-as-a-service for building, deploying, and scaling web applications, APIs, and mobile backends. It supports .NET, Java, Node.js, Python, PHP, and containerized workloads on Windows or Linux. Developers and organizations can use it to host applications without managing the underlying infrastructure, while enterprise teams can add authentication, monitoring, networking, and scaling capabilities as their requirements grow.
The plan structure covers trials through dedicated compute. F1 Free includes 1 GB of storage, 60 CPU minutes per day, and shared compute for trials, experimentation, and learning. D1 Shared includes 1 GB of storage and 240 CPU minutes per day, also on shared compute, with data transfer charges applying. B1 Basic adds 1.75 GB of RAM, 10 GB of storage, dedicated compute, and support for backups. Higher supported tiers add access to capabilities such as deployment slots and backup and restore, while pricing varies by region, operating system, currency, agreement, and date.
Its strongest fit is an Azure-centered development environment: continuous deployment connects with GitHub, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, Docker Hub, and Azure Container Registry, while Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure SQL Database, and Azure OpenAI extend the platform ecosystem. Custom domains, TLS/SSL, vertical and horizontal autoscaling, virtual network integration, isolated App Service Environments, and deployment slots support production application operations. Choose Azure App Service when managed hosting, Microsoft integrations, and support for both Windows and Linux matter. Teams seeking dedicated compute from the start should look beyond the Free and Shared tiers.
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Azure App Service fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Backup retention | 30 days |
| Included storage | 10 GB |
| Included bandwidth | Not verified |
| Support coverage | Not verified |
| Staging sites | No |
| Free migration | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Azure App Service integrations
Azure App Service lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Actions
- Jenkins
Alternatives to Azure App Service
- Google Cloud RunA strong fit for containerized web, API, event-driven, batch, and AI workloads.9.3
- AWS Elastic BeanstalkA managed AWS deployment service with scaling, monitoring, and environment controls.9.1
- Google App EngineA scalable Google Cloud platform with flexible deployment and usage-based pricing.9.0
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Azure App Service is ranked in 23 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Managed Cloud Hosting.
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