Azure SQL Database Pricing
Understand the cost-effective pricing options for Azure SQL Database, designed to meet the needs of every workload, from small applications to large enterprise solutions. Choose between the Serverless or Provisioned compute tiers, and various hardware configurations to optimize your spending.
Choose Your Compute Tier
Serverless
$0.000046 / vCore-hour
- Automatic scaling
- Pay for what you use
- Ideal for unpredictable or intermittent workloads
- Built-in resilience
Get Started with Serverless
Includes auto-pause and auto-resume.
Provisioned
$0.000184 / vCore-hour
- Predictable performance
- Dedicated resources
- Ideal for consistent, predictable workloads
- Various hardware options available
Explore Provisioned Tiers
Choose General Purpose, Business Critical, or Hyperscale.
Storage Pricing
Storage costs are separate and depend on the amount of data you store. Prices vary by region.
Standard Storage: As low as $0.0001 per GB/month.
Geo-redundant Storage (GRS): Additional cost for data redundancy across regions.
For detailed storage pricing, please refer to the Azure SQL Database Pricing Calculator.
Enterprise Agreements & Custom Solutions
For large-scale deployments, custom solutions, or if you have an existing Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft, please contact our sales team for tailored pricing and volume discounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vCore?
A vCore (virtual core) represents a unit of compute power. Pricing is often based on the number of vCores allocated to your database and the duration they are active.
How does the Serverless tier scale?
The Serverless compute tier automatically scales compute resources up or down based on workload demand. It can also automatically pause and resume the database to save costs during idle periods.
What is the difference between General Purpose, Business Critical, and Hyperscale?
These are different service tiers within the Provisioned compute model, each offering distinct levels of performance, availability, and scalability. General Purpose is for general workloads, Business Critical for high-performance, low-latency needs, and Hyperscale for very large databases with demanding throughput.
Are there any free tiers or trials available?
Azure often offers a free trial period for new users. You can explore the
Azure Free Account page for current offers.
How can I estimate my costs?
For the most up-to-date and region-specific pricing information, please visit the official Azure SQL Database pricing page.