3-year cost calculator
Pre-filled for Google Cloud → Microsoft Azure. Adjust every figure with your own numbers.
Every figure here is an illustrative estimate, not a vendor quote. Defaults are editable starting points compiled from public information; real, binding pricing comes from the vendor or an authorized distributor. See our methodology.
How this is licensed: Cloud pricing is usage-based and highly variable. Cross-cloud savings come mainly from rightsizing, committed-use / reserved discounts, and avoiding egress — base on-demand compute rates are similar across hyperscalers. Set $/vCPU to your negotiated or committed rates (and add storage/egress) for an accurate comparison.
All figures are illustrative and fully editable — adjust the cost-per-vCPU and migration inputs with your own numbers. Not guaranteed vendor pricing (defaults reviewed May 2026). For a binding quote, use the request form below to reach an authorized distributor or partner.
Quick comparison: Google Cloud vs Microsoft Azure
Common trade-offs teams weigh when staying on Google Cloud versus moving to Microsoft Azure. These are general, commonly-reported considerations — not statements of fact about any vendor — so check them against your own contract and the vendors' current terms.
- Already in production — no migration effort or risk
- Mature ecosystem with vendor support and SLAs
- Usage-based pricing complexity
- Egress fees
- Lock-in to BigQuery and managed services
- Ongoing usage-based cost to budget for
- Commercial option with vendor support and SLAs
- Cost model: Usage-based + licensing
- Requires a migration (~15 weeks, medium effort)
- Usage-based + licensing cost
Why teams evaluate alternatives to Google Cloud
Reasons commonly cited by users and in public industry coverage for re-evaluating Google Cloud. These are general, reported considerations — not statements of fact about Google — and may not reflect your situation or the vendor's current terms. Verify against your own contract before deciding.
- Usage-based pricing complexity
- Egress fees
- Lock-in to BigQuery and managed services
The migration plan
Roughly 15 weeks for a mid-size estate, in six phases.
Tooling & automation
Use Azure Migrate + Azure DMS; rebuild IaC (Bicep/Terraform); cut over via Traffic Manager.
OffVendor's wizard pre-fills these scripts with your environment — inventory export, disk/schema conversion, bulk provisioning, and validation.
Frequently asked
Is migrating from Google Cloud to Microsoft Azure worth it?
For most teams facing rising Google Cloud costs, yes — Microsoft Azure (usage-based + licensing) typically lowers 3-year total cost of ownership, though the right answer depends on workload complexity and in-house skills. Use the calculator to model your own numbers.
How long does a Google Cloud to Microsoft Azure migration take?
A typical mid-size estimate is around 15 weeks across six phases — discovery, design, pilot, waved production migration, validation, and decommission. Larger or more complex estates take longer.
What tools are used to migrate from Google Cloud to Microsoft Azure?
Use Azure Migrate + Azure DMS; rebuild IaC (Bicep/Terraform); cut over via Traffic Manager.