Compare Windows Azure and Panda Cloud Protection - Oct 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Windows Azure or Panda Cloud Protection?

Windows Azure is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Panda Cloud Protection, and Panda Cloud Protection is rated higher (90/100) than Windows Azure (80/100). Panda Cloud Protection offers users more features (3) than Windows Azure (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Panda Cloud Protection!

Looking for the right Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Microsoft Vs. Panda Security

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Panda Security:  Panda Security, is a computer security company founded in 1990, in the city of Bilbao, Spain. Initially centered on the production of antivirus software, the company has expanded its line of applications to include firewall applications, spam and spyware detection applications, cybercrime prevention technology, and other system management and...

Who is more expensive? Windows Azure or Panda Cloud Protection?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Windows Azure and Panda Cloud Protection.

Windows Azure price starts at $0.02 per hour , On a scale between 1 to 10 Windows Azure Platform is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Security software. Panda Cloud Protection price starts at $28 per user/year , When comparing Panda Cloud Protection to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Security software cost.

Bottom line: Windows Azure cost is around the same cost of Panda Cloud Protection.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Windows Azure Vs. Panda Cloud Protection based on some of the most important and required Security features.

Windows Azure: We are still working to collect the list of features for Windows Azure.

Panda Cloud Protection: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

The platform is a flexible and extensive solution that can be used for the needs of any business size and type. Panda Cloud Protection is perfect for small and mid-sized businesses.