AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud: Which to Choose

Which cloud is best — AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud? The honest answer is "it depends on your workload." TiCON runs all three for clients across Bangladesh, so here is a vendor-neutral comparison to help you choose — and a reminder that how you run and pay for the cloud usually matters more than which logo is on it.

AWS
Broadest services
Azure
Microsoft & enterprise
GCP
Data & AI
All 3
TiCON runs them

At a glance: where each cloud is strongest

All three are excellent, mature clouds. Their differences are about depth in specific areas, ecosystem fit, and pricing for your particular workload.

Amazon Web Services

The broadest, most mature service catalogue — the safe default for most workloads, and the only one TiCON resells with BDT billing.

  • Widest services
  • Largest ecosystem
  • Reseller pricing in Taka

Microsoft Azure

Best fit if you already run Microsoft — Windows, SQL Server, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory integrate tightly.

  • Microsoft 365 / AD
  • Enterprise agreements
  • Hybrid with on-prem

Google Cloud

Strongest for data analytics and AI/ML — BigQuery and Vertex AI lead the field for data-driven products.

  • BigQuery analytics
  • Vertex AI / ML
  • Strong Kubernetes (GKE)

Which cloud is cheapest — and best for you?

There is no single cheapest cloud; the cheapest is the one optimized for your workload and billed efficiently. A few rules of thumb we apply for Bangladeshi clients:

  • Startups: AWS for breadth and startup credits; GCP if you are data/AI-first
  • E-commerce & high-traffic sites: AWS + CloudFront CDN for elastic, peak-proof scale
  • Microsoft shops (Windows, SQL Server, M365): Azure usually wins on integration
  • Data warehousing & analytics / AI: Google Cloud (BigQuery, Vertex AI)
  • Regulated banking & government: AWS or Azure, with data-residency controls
  • Lowest effective cost in Bangladesh: AWS via TiCON reseller pricing in BDT plus FinOps

How you run it matters more than which cloud

Most overspending comes from idle resources, on-demand pricing, and no FinOps discipline — not from picking the "wrong" cloud. Whichever provider you choose, TiCON optimizes it (typically 15–35% lower effective cost on AWS via reseller pricing plus continuous FinOps) and bills you locally in Taka. Many clients run a multi-cloud estate, using the best service from each.

Frequently asked questions

AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud — which is best?

There is no single winner. AWS has the broadest services and is the safe default; Azure is best if you already use Microsoft (Windows, SQL Server, Microsoft 365); Google Cloud leads for data analytics and AI. TiCON runs all three and helps you choose based on your actual workloads.

Which cloud is the cheapest?

The cheapest cloud is the one optimized for your workload and billed efficiently — list prices are broadly similar. In Bangladesh, AWS via TiCON's reseller pricing in Taka plus FinOps usually gives the lowest effective cost, with up to 40% off CloudFront bandwidth.

What is the best cloud for a startup in Bangladesh?

For most startups, AWS offers the widest services and startup credits; choose Google Cloud if you are data/AI-first. TiCON sets it up, keeps costs low with reseller pricing billed in BDT, and helps eligible startups apply for cloud credits.

Can I use more than one cloud (multi-cloud)?

Yes. Many TiCON clients run a multi-cloud estate — for example AWS for core infrastructure, Google Cloud for analytics, and Azure for Microsoft workloads. We design the architecture, governance, and cost controls to make multi-cloud manageable.

Which cloud is best for data and AI?

Google Cloud is widely considered strongest for data analytics (BigQuery) and AI/ML (Vertex AI), though AWS and Azure both have capable offerings. We often pair GCP for data with AWS for core infrastructure.