This page provides detailed pricing information for Azure Private Link. Azure Private Link offers secure and private connectivity to Azure services and customer-owned/partner services over a private endpoint in your virtual network.
Key Pricing Components
Azure Private Link pricing is primarily based on two components:
- Private Endpoint Connections: The number of private endpoint connections you provision.
- Data Processed: The amount of data transferred through the private endpoint connections.
Private Endpoint Connections Pricing
This cost is associated with each deployed Private Endpoint. The pricing is per Private Endpoint per hour.
| Region | Price per Private Endpoint per Hour (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global (e.g., East US, West Europe) | $0.012 | Standard pricing applies to most regions. |
| Government Regions (e.g., US Gov Virginia) | $0.018 | Higher cost for specialized compliance regions. |
| Low-Cost Regions (e.g., Brazil South) | $0.010 | Slightly reduced pricing in select regions. |
Data Processed Pricing
This cost is based on the volume of data processed by Azure Private Link. The pricing is per GB of data transferred.
| Region | Price per GB Processed (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global (e.g., East US, West Europe) | $0.008 | Standard data egress pricing. |
| Government Regions (e.g., US Gov Virginia) | $0.012 | Higher cost for specialized compliance regions. |
| Low-Cost Regions (e.g., Brazil South) | $0.006 | Slightly reduced pricing in select regions. |
What's Included
With Azure Private Link, you benefit from:
- Secure Connectivity: Traffic stays within the Microsoft Azure network, never traversing the public internet.
- Simplified Network Architecture: Reduces the need for complex network configurations like VPNs or ExpressRoute for accessing Azure services.
- Granular Access Control: Control which services and resources are accessible via private endpoints.
Azure Private Link Service Pricing
If you are offering your own service on Azure and want to make it available via Azure Private Link, there are specific pricing considerations for the Azure Private Link Service. This typically involves a cost per Private Endpoint Connection to your service and data processed.
Refer to the Azure Private Link pricing page for details on Private Link Service pricing.
Free Tier and Discounts
Azure Private Link does not have a specific free tier for general usage beyond what might be included in the Azure Free Account. However, some Azure services that integrate with Private Link may have their own free tiers or pricing structures.
Volume discounts may apply based on your overall Azure spending. Consult with your Microsoft account representative for enterprise agreements and potential discounts.