Azure Event Grid
Reliable event delivery at massive scale.
Overview
Azure Event Grid is an intelligent event routing service that enables you to react to events from Azure and non-Azure sources. It simplifies the development of event-driven applications by providing a single service for managing the routing of all events from any source to any destination, including webhook endpoints.
āØ Key Features
- Event Routing
- Publish-Subscribe Model
- Near Real-time Delivery
- Broad Event Source Coverage (Azure services)
- Event Filtering
- Webhook (HTTP/S) delivery
šÆ Key Differentiators
- Native integration with Azure services
- Focus on event routing and filtering
- Support for CloudEvents standard
Unique Value: Provides a unified and scalable way to manage and route events across the Azure platform and to external systems via webhooks.
šÆ Use Cases (4)
ā Best For
- Triggering an Azure Function when a file is uploaded to Blob Storage
- Routing custom application events to various handlers
š” Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Solutions not integrated with the Azure ecosystem
- Simple webhook sending without event routing needs
š Alternatives
The native and most integrated choice for event routing within Azure, offering a more focused event management service than general-purpose messaging queues.
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š Integrations
š Support Options
- ā Email Support
- ā Live Chat
- ā Phone Support
- ā Dedicated Support (Professional Direct / Premier Support Plans tier)
š Compliance & Security
š° Pricing
Free tier: 100,000 operations/month
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