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Azure Web Apps Reviews & Product Details

Azure Web Apps, a component of Microsoft's Azure App Service, is a fully managed platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale web applications and APIs efficiently. Supporting a wide range of programming languages—including .NET, Java, Node.js, PHP, and Python—Azure Web Apps allows for the creation of applications on both Windows and Linux environments. This service abstracts the complexities of infrastructure management, such as server maintenance, load balancing, and security patching, allowing developers to focus on delivering high-quality applications. Key Features and Functionality: - Multi-Language Support: Develop applications using various languages and frameworks, including .NET, Java, Node.js, PHP, and Python, catering to diverse development needs. - Flexible Deployment Options: Deploy applications through multiple methods, such as Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and FTP, accommodating various development workflows. - Automatic Scaling and Load Balancing: Utilize built-in autoscaling and load balancing to adjust resources dynamically based on traffic demands, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. - Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Integrate seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated testing and deployment processes for faster release cycles. - Security and Compliance: Benefit from enterprise-grade security features, including ISO, SOC, and PCI compliance, as well as integration with Microsoft Defender for Cloud for enhanced threat protection. - Global Availability: Deploy applications across Microsoft's global datacenter infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reduced latency for users worldwide. Primary Value and User Solutions: Azure Web Apps simplifies the development and deployment of web applications by providing a fully managed environment that handles infrastructure concerns, such as server provisioning, maintenance, and scaling. This allows developers to concentrate on writing code and delivering features without the overhead of managing the underlying hardware. The platform's support for multiple programming languages and frameworks ensures flexibility, while its integration with various deployment methods and CI/CD tools streamlines the development process. Additionally, Azure Web Apps' robust security measures and global reach make it an ideal choice for businesses aiming to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications to a worldwide audience.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Amr a.

Data Solution Architect

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/12/2025

"Managed service for developing analytics portals."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

Azure web apps provides my team a secure and fully managed service that enables us to deploy business intelligence applications with minimal environment setup. The service supports various programming languages, especially Python, and integrates seamlessly with our on-premises SQL Server system, even for data-intensive workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

The limited workflow customization and infrastructure control sometimes require additional effort for workarounds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Azure Web Apps solving and how is that benefiting you?

My business intelligence team uses Azure Web Apps to develop self-service analytics dashboards, which we embed into our internally developed applications for workgroups across the company. The service enables us to integrate various components into our analytics workflow, including Copilot, SQL, and CRM system APIs. Azure Web Apps helps us focus on enhancing our workflow rather than managing infrastructure and resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brittany N.

Entrepreneur

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/21/2025

"Executive Vice President"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

SQL Services are very really important to me more differcutly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

Harder one an assignment that I can work with my computer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

muhammad s.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/25/2024

"Azure App Services"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

the fact that it's a platform as a service and you don't have to manage anything Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

It doesn't support some lanugaues like ROR and logging is a challenge Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Airlines/Aviation

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/26/2024

"One of the most lovely cloud service provider. Recently i got certified on AZ-104."

5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

The thing i would like most in azure is free credits offering for new comers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

Need to support customer for the basic subscription as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Naga Bhushanam N.

Software Engineer

Higher Education

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/26/2023

"Platform for quality cloud services"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

Microsoft Azure includes wide range of cloud services. Microsoft Azure can easily supports deployment of code from different repositories in order to create a web app. It also gives free credits for students who are new to the platform. We can also use other services such as AI, virtual machines and storage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

Microsoft Azure includes different types of services in its platform which makes the users to confuse at the start. Only basic services are free and all other services are paid. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Manthan V.

SDE-2 Frontend Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/9/2023

"All in once tools for project management"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

1. Easy to manage project task , and backlogs and track progress same like jira

2 . Manage spring easily

2. No need for extra tools for manage the git repository allow all functionality to manage code like branches, Pull request, Review code and etc.

3. Allow retrospective so easy to share feedback regarding spring

4. Allow creating a dashboard based on the need for a quick overview

5. Easy to estimate story

6. All-in-one tools for managing projects so no need to purchase extra software like GitLab and Jira

7. Manage authentication and Authorization Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

=> Costly

=> For managing task I personally feel like Jira is good than this because I like the UI and functionality of Jira Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pratap M.

Digital Engineer Trainee

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/2/2023

"Best for deploying responsive websites"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

Azure Web App service gives lot of options to easily deploy a webapp on internet. We can deploy the code of webapp from repositories such as GitHub or any other external repositories or we can directly input code using visual studio. It supports many run time stack options such as .NET, Python etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

Azure supports lot of options during deployment. A lot of options may sometimes confuse the first time users. Some of the basic Azure services are free to use but some other complex services needs subscription. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Azure Web Apps solving and how is that benefiting you?

Azure Web Apps enables the user to create own responsive websites by providing deployment options, working regions, and supports multiple programing languages. It also gives free subscription to students who currently pursuing their studies which will be used to complete their projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/19/2023

"Simple but powerful solution for hosting monolithic web applications"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

Very easy to quickly deploy a working web application to Azure, and lots of flexibility to deploy from different sources with different triggers.

Lots of options for advanced features where applicable to your use case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

Some advanced features require higher level App Service Plan than would be otherwise applicable to our use case Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohammed A.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/25/2023

"Balancing Scalability and Efficiency: A Personal Perspective on Azure Web Apps"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

What I appreciate most about Azure Web Apps is its impressive scalability. The automatic scaling feature has been crucial for my projects, particularly when anticipating fluctuating traffic patterns, ensuring that my applications perform optimally under varying load conditions. I also value the strong integration with popular development tools like Visual Studio and GitHub, which supports continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and has significantly increased my development efficiency. Moreover, the multi-language support is a big plus, catering to my diverse development needs. As a Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering, Azure Web Apps manages the underlying infrastructure, allowing me to focus on the application itself. Lastly, I find the robust security measures and wide range of compliance certifications particularly reassuring, especially when working on projects in regulated industries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

While I appreciate the robust scalability, integrated development environments, and managed environment offered by Azure Web Apps, I've also encountered some potential drawbacks. I've found the pricing structure to be quite complex and difficult to predict, leading to some unexpected costs. There's a steep learning curve, especially for those of us unfamiliar with the Microsoft ecosystem, and while the extensive documentation is comprehensive, it can be overwhelming for beginners like myself. I've also noticed some limitations in the lower pricing tiers, which can be a challenge for those of us with budget constraints. Lastly, despite the platform's multi-language support, I find that non-.NET languages may face a less streamlined experience, which has created a few hurdles for my non-.NET development team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Azure Web Apps solving and how is that benefiting you?

Azure Web Apps has been instrumental in addressing several business challenges for me. Primarily, it has solved the problem of scalability. With its automatic scaling feature, I've been able to ensure that my applications can handle fluctuating traffic patterns without compromising performance. This has been particularly beneficial in managing peak usage times without needing to maintain excessive resources during off-peak periods. Additionally, Azure Web Apps' integration with popular development tools like Visual Studio and GitHub has streamlined my development process, enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-market. The platform's support for multiple programming languages has also been a boon, allowing me to leverage the best language for each specific project. Lastly, by handling the underlying infrastructure, Azure Web Apps has enabled me to focus more on application development and less on operational concerns, significantly enhancing my productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ahmed M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/15/2023

"Azure Web apps is good but can be better"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Apps?

A potent platform for creating, deploying, and managing online apps is Azure online Apps. The simplicity of usage of Azure Web Apps is one of its finest features. Your web application may be quickly deployed to the cloud and made operational with a few clicks. Developers may easily concentrate on creating excellent apps as a result of not having to worry about infrastructure or server upkeep.

Scalability is a wonderful feature of Azure Web Apps. You can quickly scale up your resources to meet demand as your application and user base increase. This implies that even as traffic volume rises, your application will still function effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Apps?

- Pricing model can be complex

-Some users may find the Azure portal difficult to navigate.

-The ease of access may be problematic for some businesses.

-Response speed of the servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.