Azure free tier includes 65+ always-free services: Functions (1 million requests/month, Consumption plan), Container Apps… Verified October 2026.

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Azure Free Tier 2026

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Limits, pricing history. Verified October 2026. Last updated 2026-10-28.

Azure's free tier offers 65+ always-free services: Functions (1 million requests/month, Consumption plan), Container Apps (180,000 vCPU seconds…). It's stable — zero pricing changes recorded.

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Tier
Free Tier
Category
Cloud IaaS
Pricing Page
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account
Verified
2026-10-28
Last read
2026-10-28
The day we last read the vendor's page, and the day we last confirmed the terms we publish.

Free Tier Details

65+ always-free services: Functions (1 million requests/month, Consumption plan), Container Apps (180,000 vCPU seconds, 360,000 GiB seconds, 2 million requests), SQL Database (10 serverless databases, 100,000 vCore seconds and 32 GB each a month), Cosmos DB (1,000 RU/s, 25 GB), App Service (10 apps), Entra ID (50,000 objects), DevOps (5 users). 12 months for new customers: B2pts v2 and B2ats v2 VMs (750 hours each), Database for PostgreSQL and Database for MySQL (750 hours each of a B1MS Flexible Server, 32 GB storage), Blob Storage (5 GB), Disk Storage (2 64 GB P6 SSDs). $200 credit for 30 days, spending limit on by default; move to pay-as-you-go to continue.

We read that on 2026-10-28 from https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account, and our check recorded: the page names Azure as "azure" and states "$200".

When You'll Outgrow Azure's Free Tier

Pricing Change History (0 recorded)

No recorded pricing changes for Azure. This is a good sign — stable pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azure free?
Yes, Azure offers a free tier: Free Tier. 65+ always-free services: Functions (1 million requests/month, Consumption plan), Container Apps (180,000 vCPU seconds, 360,000 GiB seconds, 2 million requests), SQL Database (10 serverless databases,...
What is Azure's free tier?
Azure's free tier is called "Free Tier". 65+ always-free services: Functions (1 million requests/month, Consumption plan), Container Apps (180,000 vCPU seconds, 360,000 GiB seconds, 2 million requests), SQL Database (10 serverless databases, 100,000 vCore seconds and 32 GB each a month), Cosmos DB (1,000 RU/s, 25 GB), App Service (10 apps), Entra ID (50,000 objects), DevOps (5 users). 12 months for new customers: B2pts v2 and B2ats v2 VMs (750 hours each), Database for PostgreSQL and Database for MySQL (750 hours each of a B1MS Flexible Server, 32 GB storage), Blob Storage (5 GB), Disk Storage (2 64 GB P6 SSDs). $200 credit for 30 days, spending limit on by default; move to pay-as-you-go to continue.
Is Azure's free tier reliable?
Azure's free tier is considered stable.
Is Azure's free tier good for production?
Azure's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers 65+ always-free services: Functions (1 million requests/month, Consumption plan), Container Apps (180,000 vCPU seconds…), so it's a reasonable starting point. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Azure's pricing?
No, Azure has had no recorded pricing changes. This is a positive stability signal.
When will I outgrow Azure's free tier?
At 32 GB storage, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Azure in?
Azure is categorized under Cloud IaaS on AgentDeals.