Option Description Pros Cons
Azure App Service Deploy web applications and APIs easily with Azure App Service. Supports various programming languages and frameworks. Automatic scaling, high availability, easy deployment, integrated security features. Cost can increase with usage, limited control over server configurations.
Azure Virtual Machines Create and manage virtual machines to host websites. Offers full control over server configurations. Customizable server configurations, ability to run any software, good for complex applications. Requires more management, potential for higher costs, scalability may be more complex.
Azure Static Web Apps Host static websites with serverless architecture. Supports modern web technologies like JAMstack. Automatic scaling, low cost, easy deployment from GitHub, integrated CI/CD pipelines. Not suitable for dynamic content, limited server-side processing capabilities.
Azure Functions Run serverless functions in response to events. Can be used to create serverless APIs or backend processes. Pay-per-use pricing, automatic scaling, easy integration with other Azure services. Limited execution time, may not be suitable for long-running processes.