AWSvsMicrosoft Azure
How 10 AI models weigh AWS against Microsoft Azure on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- AWS
- 96%of answers named it
- Microsoft Azure
- 88%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 40–0times AWS vs Microsoft Azure, over 40 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 10–0toward AWS vs Microsoft Azure
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | AWS | Microsoft Azure | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | AWS |
| GPT-6 Luna | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | AWS |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 100% | 75% | 4–0 | AWS |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 67% | 50% | 4–0 | AWS |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 100% | 75% | 4–0 | AWS |
| GLM-5.3 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | AWS |
| Kimi K3 | 100% | 92% | 4–0 | AWS |
| MiniMax M3 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | AWS |
| Mistral Large 4 | 100% | 92% | 4–0 | AWS |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 92% | 92% | 4–0 | AWS |
What the models say about AWS
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Deepest service catalog and startup credits; the default choice for most startups.
- GPT-6 Luna
Broadest service ecosystem, global reach, and mature startup credits make it a versatile default.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Unmatched service breadth, industry-standard scalability, and massive startup credit programs.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Deepest services, best pricing tools, massive startup ecosystem.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Unmatched service breadth, global reach, and startup credits make it the default choice.
- GLM-5.3
Deepest service catalog, free credits, and scaling headroom as the startup grows.
- Kimi K3
Broadest services, deepest ecosystem, proven scale, and generous startup credits.
- MiniMax M3
Industry leader with unmatched scalability, services, and startup credits.
- Mistral Large 4
Unmatched global scale, breadth of services, and startup credits program.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Mature services, startup credits, global reach
What the models say about Microsoft Azure
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Excellent if you use Microsoft tooling; strong enterprise integrations and startup credits.
- GPT-6 Luna
Strong enterprise readiness and hybrid capabilities, with useful startup support and broad regional coverage.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Best for B2B startups, enterprise integrations, and generous Founders Hub credits with OpenAI access.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Best if you're already deep in Microsoft stack.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Best for .NET/enterprise integration; solid hybrid cloud and strong startup incentives.
- GLM-5.3
Strong enterprise ties and credits; heavier to operate than rivals.
- Kimi K3
Strong hybrid options, enterprise credibility, and solid startup program benefits.
- MiniMax M3
Great for startups in the Microsoft ecosystem with strong enterprise integration.
- Mistral Large 4
Seamless enterprise integrations and strong hybrid cloud for B2B startups.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Enterprise integration, hybrid cloud, credits
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | AWS | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Best cloud platforms for startups | 96% #2 | 88% #6 |