Best Major Cloud Providers (2025)
Ranked picks for major cloud providers. No "it depends."
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Amazon Web Services
The cloud giant that powers half the internet, but good luck navigating its labyrinth of services without a map.
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Nice PickThe cloud giant that powers half the internet, but good luck navigating its labyrinth of services without a map.
Pros
- +Vast ecosystem with over 200 services covering everything from compute to AI
- +Global infrastructure with high reliability and scalability
- +Strong enterprise support and compliance certifications
- +Pay-as-you-go pricing can be cost-effective for variable workloads
Cons
- -Complex pricing and billing can lead to unexpected costs
- -Steep learning curve due to overwhelming number of services and configurations
- -Vendor lock-in is a real risk with proprietary services like Lambda and DynamoDB
The cloud that's great at AI and data, but sometimes feels like it's still figuring out the basics.
Pros
- +Best-in-class AI and machine learning tools like Vertex AI
- +Strong data analytics with BigQuery
- +Generous free tier and sustained use discounts
Cons
- -Documentation can be scattered and confusing
- -Some services feel less mature compared to AWS
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Microsoft's cloud behemoth. It's like AWS, but with more enterprise baggage and a confusing portal.
Pros
- +Seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.)
- +Strong enterprise support and compliance certifications
- +Excellent hybrid cloud capabilities
- +Competitive pricing with reserved instances and spot VMs
Cons
- -Azure Portal is notoriously clunky and slow
- -Documentation can be scattered and inconsistent
- -Some services feel like afterthoughts compared to AWS equivalents
The internet's Swiss Army knife. From DNS to DDoS protection, it does everything except make your coffee.
Pros
- +Free, fast DNS with built-in DDoS protection
- +Easy-to-use CDN that caches static content globally
- +Workers platform for serverless functions at the edge
- +WAF and security features that are simple to configure
Cons
- -Can get expensive quickly with high traffic or advanced features
- -Some advanced settings require navigating a complex dashboard
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