When you are confused about which cloud platform to choose as a beginner, you have three popular options: AWS, Azure, and GCP.
AWS is the market leader with 31-33% market cap, Azure is backed by Microsoft and has a market cap of 21-24%, and GCP is catching up with a market cap of 13-14%.
For beginners, it is recommended to start with the free trial. AWS offers free trials for up to 12 months, Azure offers $200 credit for 30 days, and GCP offers $300 credit for 90 days.
In terms of pricing, AWS pricing depends on the type of instances while Azure and GCP have different pricing models. It is advised to check the specific instance sizes and costs for each platform.