Azure Free Tier 2026 stable

Limits, pricing history. Verified August 2026. Last updated 2026-08-19.

Azure's free tier offers 65+ always-free services: Functions (1M req/mo), Cosmos DB (1K RU/s + 25 GB lifetime), App Service (10 apps), AD/Entra I. It's stable — zero pricing changes recorded.

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2026-08-19

Free Tier Details

65+ always-free services: Functions (1M req/mo), Cosmos DB (1K RU/s + 25 GB lifetime), App Service (10 apps), AD/Entra ID (50K objects), DevOps (5 users + CI/CD). 12-month: B1S VMs (750 hrs), SQL Database, Managed Disks. $200 trial credit (30 days). Founders Hub: up to $150K credits for startups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azure free?
Yes, Azure offers a free tier: Free Tier. 65+ always-free services: Functions (1M req/mo), Cosmos DB (1K RU/s + 25 GB lifetime), App Service (10 apps), AD/Entra ID (50K objects), DevOps (5 users + CI/CD). 12-month: B1S VMs (750 hrs), SQL Data...
What is Azure's free tier?
Azure's free tier is called "Free Tier". 65+ always-free services: Functions (1M req/mo), Cosmos DB (1K RU/s + 25 GB lifetime), App Service (10 apps), AD/Entra ID (50K objects), DevOps (5 users + CI/CD). 12-month: B1S VMs (750 hrs), SQL Database, Managed Disks. $200 trial credit (30 days). Founders Hub: up to $150K credits for startups
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 (1M req/mo), Cosmos DB (1K RU/s + 25 GB lifetime), App Service (10 apps), AD/Entra I, 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 10 apps, 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.

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