Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service is a managed compute offering from Microsoft Azure designed for deploying and managing containerized applications. It provides a secure and scalable environment for fast delivery using managed Kubernetes clusters. This service helps teams handle complex container orchestration tasks without managing the underlying infrastructure themselves, ensuring reliable application performance.
Choose this service when you need a managed Kubernetes solution on Azure with a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Be aware that there is no free tier available for this service. The cost starts from $0.0122 per hour, so budget accordingly for your cluster usage and operational expenses over time.
Pricing Tiers 2
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic | $0.0122 | per hour | eastus |
| Standard | $0.6000 | per hour | eastus |
Prices in USD. Micro-prices are quoted per 1M units; "< $0.000001" marks rates below our stored precision. Subject to change — check the provider's official page for current rates.
Alternatives on other providers
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has the highest starting price of 2 comparable services — $0.0122 per hour.
- AWS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) $0.0015 per hour Compare
- Google Cloud Platform Google Kubernetes Engine $50.00 per 1M GB/hours Compare
- Linode (Akamai) Kubernetes no price Compare