Azure VPN Gateway Pricing
Understand the costs associated with Azure VPN Gateway. Pricing is based on several factors including the gateway SKU, connection type, and data transfer. We offer flexible options to meet your business needs.
Pricing Breakdown
Azure VPN Gateway pricing consists of two main components:
- Gateway Hours: The cost for the virtual machine instances that make up your VPN gateway. This is charged per hour the gateway is provisioned and running.
- Data Transfer: The cost for data processed by your VPN gateway. This is charged per GB of data transferred in and out of Azure.
The specific costs vary significantly based on the chosen SKU and region. Below is a simplified overview. For precise, up-to-date pricing, please refer to the official Azure VPN Gateway Pricing Page.
Common VPN Gateway SKUs and Approximate Costs (US East Region, Subject to Change)
| SKU | Connection Type | Gateway Hours (per hour) | Max Throughput (active/active) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Site-to-Site | ~$0.035 | 100 Mbps | Suitable for development and test environments. |
| VpnGw1 | Site-to-Site, VNet-to-VNet, Point-to-Site | ~$0.075 | 650 Mbps | General purpose, production workloads. |
| VpnGw2 | Site-to-Site, VNet-to-VNet, Point-to-Site | ~$0.150 | 1200 Mbps | Higher throughput for demanding workloads. |
| VpnGw1AZ | Zone Redundant (S2S, VNet-VNet, P2S) | ~$0.090 | 650 Mbps | High availability with zone redundancy. |
| VpnGw2AZ | Zone Redundant (S2S, VNet-VNet, P2S) | ~$0.180 | 1200 Mbps | High availability with zone redundancy. |
Important: The prices above are illustrative examples and may not reflect current rates or all available SKUs. Data transfer costs (ingress and egress) are additional and depend on the volume of data processed. For specific details, always consult the official Azure pricing page.
Data Transfer Costs
Data transfer is billed per gigabyte (GB) processed by the VPN Gateway. Costs typically apply to egress traffic (data leaving Azure regions) and inter-region traffic. Ingress traffic is usually free.
- Egress Traffic: Varies by region, often starting around $0.087 per GB.
- Inter-Region Traffic: Also varies by region, often starting around $0.087 per GB.
Cost Optimization Tips
- Choose the SKU that best matches your performance requirements to avoid overspending.
- Monitor your data transfer to identify potential cost savings.
- Utilize Azure Cost Management + Billing tools to track and analyze your expenses.
- Consider using Azure ExpressRoute for predictable and potentially lower data transfer costs for large, consistent workloads.