3-year cost calculator
Pre-filled for Microsoft Azure → Google Cloud. 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: Microsoft Azure vs Google Cloud
Common trade-offs teams weigh when staying on Microsoft Azure versus moving to Google Cloud. 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
- Consumption pricing plus licensing complexity
- Egress and inter-region transfer costs
- Lock-in to Azure-native PaaS
- Reserved-instance commitments
- Ongoing usage-based + licensing cost to budget for
- Higher vendor lock-in to weigh
- Commercial option with vendor support and SLAs
- Cost model: Usage-based
- Requires a migration (~18 weeks, high effort)
- Usage-based cost
- Higher operational learning curve
Why teams evaluate alternatives to Microsoft Azure
Reasons commonly cited by users and in public industry coverage for re-evaluating Microsoft Azure. These are general, reported considerations — not statements of fact about Microsoft — and may not reflect your situation or the vendor's current terms. Verify against your own contract before deciding.
- Consumption pricing plus licensing complexity
- Egress and inter-region transfer costs
- Lock-in to Azure-native PaaS
- Reserved-instance commitments
The migration plan
Roughly 18 weeks for a mid-size estate, in six phases.
Tooling & automation
Use Google Migrate to Virtual Machines + DMS; re-platform IaC; cut over via Cloud DNS.
OffVendor's wizard pre-fills these scripts with your environment — inventory export, disk/schema conversion, bulk provisioning, and validation.
Frequently asked
Is migrating from Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud worth it?
For most teams facing rising Microsoft Azure costs, yes — Google Cloud (usage-based) 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 Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud migration take?
A typical mid-size estimate is around 18 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 Microsoft Azure to Google Cloud?
Use Google Migrate to Virtual Machines + DMS; re-platform IaC; cut over via Cloud DNS.