Microsoft Azure · Compute

Explore pricing of Virtual Machines

Azure Virtual Machines provide on-demand compute resources for both Linux and Windows workloads. You provision scalable infrastructure to run applications, databases, or development environments without managing physical hardware. It handles the underlying virtualization layer, letting you spin up instances as needed for varying computational demands.

This setup suits teams needing flexible, pay-as-you-go compute capacity. The main friction point is the lack of a free tier, meaning every instance incurs immediate costs. You cannot test configurations or run small workloads without incurring charges, so budgeting requires careful attention to instance selection and duration from the start.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 12 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A