See how our Canadian-hosted infrastructure solutions compare to major cloud providers
When choosing infrastructure for your business, it's important to understand all your options. While AWS and Azure offer global cloud services, Dataforge provides Canadian-hosted solutions with transparent pricing, dedicated support, and data sovereignty that many businesses require.
This comparison highlights key differences to help you make an informed decision. Learn more about Dataforge's complete IT services.
| Feature | Dataforge | AWS | Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model |
Fixed Monthly Predictable costs |
Pay-as-you-go Variable costs |
Pay-as-you-go Variable costs |
| Transparent Pricing |
All pricing online |
Complex pricing calculator |
Complex pricing calculator |
| Hidden Fees |
None - transparent pricing |
Egress fees, API calls, etc. |
Egress fees, API calls, etc. |
| Data Transfer/Egress Fees |
No egress fees |
Charges per GB transferred |
Charges per GB transferred |
| Contract Terms |
Flexible terms with discounts |
Reserved instances available |
Reserved instances available |
| Feature | Dataforge | AWS | Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Location |
Canada Only Data sovereignty guaranteed |
Global Multiple regions worldwide |
Global Multiple regions worldwide |
| Custom Configurations |
Fully customizable |
Standardized instance types |
Standardized instance types |
| Managed Services |
Full infrastructure management included |
Self-managed or additional services |
Self-managed or additional services |
| Support Model |
Dedicated Support Canadian-based team |
Tiered Support Paid support plans |
Tiered Support Paid support plans |
| Performance Predictability |
Dedicated resources |
Shared resources (variable) |
Shared resources (variable) |
| Benefit | Dataforge | AWS | Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Data Sovereignty |
100% Canadian-hosted |
US-based company |
US-based company |
| 30 Years Experience |
Decades of expertise |
Established 2006 |
Established 2010 |
| Local Support |
Canadian-based team |
Global support centers |
Global support centers |
| Predictable Costs |
Fixed monthly pricing |
Variable costs |
Variable costs |
| Compliance & Regulations |
Canadian data protection |
Various compliance options |
Various compliance options |
Get transparent pricing, Canadian-hosted infrastructure, and dedicated support from a team with 30 years of experience.