Microsoft Dev Box
Microsoft Dev Box spins up secure, cloud-based desktop environments where teams build desktop, mobile, web apps, and games. It delivers pre-configured workstations with all necessary tools ready for immediate coding, removing the setup friction typically associated with local development machines.
This setup suits teams needing standardized, secure coding environments without managing local hardware. The main catch is the lack of a free tier; since it operates on a strict pay-as-you-go model, costs accrue from the first minute of usage, making it less appealing for hobbyists or small projects testing the waters.
- Free tier No
- Pricing Pay as you go
- Regions 12 · 6 continents
- SLA uptime 99.99%
- Compliance 13 certifications
- Provider health A
Decision score
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- C5
- CSA STAR
- FedRAMP
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- ISO 27001
- ISO 27017
- ISO 27018
- ISO 9001
- PCI DSS
- SOC 1 Type II
- SOC 2 Type II
- compute99.99%
- database99.99%
- networking99.99%
- storage99.99%
12 regions across 6 continents
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- Oceania
- South America