Replit just struck a strategic partnership with Microsoft to deepen its enterprise reach. Starting now, Replit subscriptions will be available through Microsoft’s Azure Marketplace. Microsoft shops can buy directly there.
Replit is also integrating with Microsoft cloud services like containers, virtual machines, and Neon Serverless Postgres, Microsoft’s version of the Postgres database that Replit supports. This means Azure will take a cut from apps running on Replit’s platform in production.
Despite Microsoft’s own popular coder, GitHub Copilot, the two tools target different users and needs. Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant for programmers. Replit appeals to both pros and novices, letting users build web apps by typing natural language prompts. Replit handles backend setup like databases and storage automatically. Programmers can then customize code directly. 
The partnership aims to market Replit as a prototyping and design tool, competing with Figma. It’s also aimed at business managers with no coding background to build custom apps, such as a sales manager tracking contract renewals versus support tickets.
A Replit rep told TechCrunch:
“We are enabling all employees across all functions to develop apps, regardless of coding experience, so we are complimentary to Copilot from that perspective,”
Replit’s growth is explosive. CEO Amjad Masad tweeted that the company jumped from $10 million to $100 million in annual recurring revenue within six months. Their last funding round raised $97.4 million at a $1.1 billion valuation. They say over 500,000 business users currently use the platform.
Replit rivals fast-scaling startups like Lovable, hitting $50 million ARR, and Bolt, which reached $40 million ARR in just five months.
Google Cloud, where most Replit apps currently run, could lose out here. Google even highlighted Replit as a key partner on its site. But Replit confirmed this Microsoft deal is non-exclusive—they’re sticking with Google Cloud while expanding to Microsoft customers.
More cloud providers and vibe coding platforms could follow suit with similar deals.
Links: Replit’s Microsoft partnership announcement | Masad’s tweet on revenue growth
