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Free services
Get popular services free while you have your credit.
Here's just some of what you can do with Azure
Start building apps
Develop with your favourite languages and create custom apps in Visual Studio.
Explore AI
Give your apps the ability to see, hear, speak, understand language, and do more with smart APIs and Azure Cognitive Services.
Work with big data sets
Build and train machine learning models faster with the latest open-source technologies.
After your credit, keep getting free services
Move to pay as you go for free monthly amounts of popular services for 12 months and 40+ other services always.
After your credit, keep getting free services
Move to pay as you go for free monthly amounts of popular services for 12 months and 40+ other services always.
| Azure service | Description | Type | Free monthly amount | Free period |
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Advisor
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Get personalised recommendations and best practices for Azure. | Management and governance | Unlimited | Always |
Anomaly detector
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Detect anomalies in data to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues. | AI + machine learning | 20,000 transactions S0 tier | 12 months |
App Bot Service
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Develop intelligent, enterprise-grade bots that scale on demand. | AI + machine learning | 10,000 premium channel messages and unlimited standard channel messages | Always |
App Configuration
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Store and manage configurations for all your Azure apps. | Developer tools | 1,000 requests per day with 10 MB storage | Always |
App Service
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Quickly create powerful apps for any platform or device using your choice of tools, including Node.js and PHP. | Compute | 10 web, mobile or API apps with 1 GB storage | Always |
Archive Storage
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Store and manage rarely accessed data with locally redundant storage (LRS) or geo-redundant storage (GRS). | Storage | 10 GB LRS storage, 10 GB LRS or GRS write and retrieval, and 100 reads | 12 months |
Automation
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Simplify cloud management with process automation. | Management and governance | 500 minutes of job runtime | Always |
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
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Enable identity and access management in the cloud. | Identity | 50,000 stored objects with single sign-on (SSO) to all cloud apps | Always |
Azure Arc
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Extend Azure management and services. | Hybrid + multicloud | Free Azure control plane functionality for resources outside Azure, search and indexing for Azure Arc-enabled resources | Always |
Azure Cosmos DB
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Build modern apps at any scale using a fast NoSQL database with open APIs. | Databases | 400 request units per-second provisioned throughput with 25 GB storage | 12 months |
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Azure Cosmos DB
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Build modern apps at any scale using a fast NoSQL database with open APIs. | Databases | 1,000 request units per-second provisioned throughput with 25 GB storage | Always |
Azure Database for MySQL
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Host a fully managed, scalable MySQL database in Azure. | Databases | 750 hours of Flexible Server—Burstable B1MS Instance, 32 GB storage, and 32 GB backup storage | 12 months |
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
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Build intelligent, scalable apps with fully managed database for PostgreSQL | Databases | 750 hours of Flexible Server Preview – Burstable B1MS Instance, 32 GB storage and 32 GB backup storage | 12 months |
Azure DevOps
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Build apps in any language using Git repos, CI/CD and build and release automation. | Developer tools | 5 users with unlimited private Git repos | Always |
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
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Deploy and manage containers using the tools you choose. | Compute | Free | Always |
Azure Lighthouse
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Manage service providers with Zero Trust access controls. | Management and governance | Free | Always |
Azure Migrate
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Discover, assess, right-size, and migrate your on-premises virtual machines to Azure. | Migration | Free | Always |
Azure Policy
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Achieve real-time cloud compliance at scale with consistent resource governance. | Management and governance | Free access to configuration and change tracking features | Always |
Azure SignalR Service
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Add real-time communications into your web applications. | Web | 20 concurrent connections per unit and 20,000 messages | Always |
Bandwidth (Data Transfer)
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Transfer data inbound and outbound through our robust network of global data centres. | Networking | 15 GB outbound | 12 months |
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Bandwidth (Data Transfer)
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Transfer data inbound and outbound through our robust network of global data centres. | Networking | 5 GB outbound | Always |
Batch
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Scale your application in the cloud with job orchestration and scheduling for HPC applications. | Compute | Free | Always |
Blob Storage
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Use massively scalable object storage for any type of unstructured data. | Storage | 5 GB locally redundant storage (LRS) hot block with 20,000 read and 10,000 write operations | 12 months |
Cognitive Search
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Include a cloud search service in your web and mobile application. | AI + machine learning | 50 MB storage for 10,000 hosted documents and 3 indexes per service | Always |
Computer Vision
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Extract rich information from images to categorise and process visual data. | AI + machine learning | 5,000 transactions for each S1, S2 and S3 tier | 12 months |
Container Registry
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Store and manage container images across all types of Azure deployments. | Containers | 1 Standard tier registry with 100 GB storage and 10 webhooks | 12 months |
Content moderator
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Moderate text and images to provide a safer, more positive user experience. | AI + machine learning | 10,000 transactions S0 tier to moderate or review | 12 months |
Custom Vision
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Easily customise computer vision models for your unique use case. | AI + machine learning | 10,000 predictions S0 tier, one training hour, two projects with 5,000 training images each | 12 months |
Data Catalog
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Get more value from your enterprise data assets. | Analytics | Unlimited users | Always |
Data Factory
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Compose and manage data services at scale. | Analytics | 5 low-frequency activities | Always |
Database Migration Service
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Simplify on-premises database migration to the cloud. | Databases | Free Standard Compute | Always |
DevTest Labs
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Enable fast, easy and lean dev-test environments. | Developer tools | Free | Always |
Event Grid
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Get reliable event delivery at massive scale. | Integration | 100,000 operations per month | Always |
Face
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Detect, identify, analyze, organize, and tag faces in images. | AI + machine learning | 30,000 transactions S0 tier | 12 months |
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Face
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Detect, identify, analyze, organize, and tag faces in images. | AI + machine learning | 30,000 transactions of Free instance | Always |
File Storage
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Migrate to simple, distributed, cross-platform file storage without changing code. | Storage | 5 GB locally redundant storage (LRS) file storage | 12 months |
Form Recogniser
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Automate the extraction of text, key/value pairs and tables from your documents. | AI + machine learning | 500 pages S0 tier | 12 months |
Functions
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Process events with a serverless code architecture. | Compute | 1 million requests | Always |
Immersive Reader
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Embed text reading and comprehension capabilities into applications. | AI + machine learning | 3 million characters | Always |
IoT Edge
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Extend cloud intelligence and analytics to IoT edge devices. | Internet of Things | Free, open-source edge runtime | Always |
IoT Hub
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Connect, monitor, and manage IoT assets with a scalable platform. | Internet of Things | 8,000 messages per day and .5 KB message meter size of Free edition | Always |
Key Vault
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Safeguard and maintain control of keys and other secrets. | Security | 10,000 transactions RSA 2048-bit keys or secret operations, Standard tier | 12 months |
Language Understanding (LUIS)
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Build natural language understanding into apps, bots and IoT devices. | AI + machine learning | 10,000 text request transactions S0 tier | 12 months |
Load Balancer
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Add scale, availability and network performance to your applications instantly. | Networking | Free public load-balanced virtual IP | 12 months |
Logic Apps
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Build automated integration solutions across clouds and on-premises systems. | Integration | 4,000 built-in actions with the Consumption plan | Always |
Machine Learning
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Develop and run R and Python models on your platform of choice. | AI + machine learning | 100 modules and 1 hour per experiment with 10 GB storage | Always |
Managed Disks
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Get high-performance, durable block storage for Azure Virtual Machines with simplified management. | Storage | 2 64 GB (P6) solid state drives SSD storage, plus 1 GB snapshot and 2 million I/O operations | 12 months |
Media Services, Encoding feature
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Index, package, protect and stream video and audio at scale. | Media | 20 output minutes Standard encoder video or audio source file encoding | 12 months |
Monitor
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Gain full observability into your applications, infrastructure, and network. | Management and governance | See Azure Monitor pricing details for free amounts per feature | Always |
Network Watcher
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Monitor, diagnose and gain insights into your network performance and health. | Networking | 5 GB storage with 1,000 checks, 10 tests and 10 connection metrics | Always |
Notification Hubs
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Send push notifications to any platform from any back-end. | Mobile | 1 million push notifications with free namespace | Always |
Open Datasets
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Accelerate machine learning with curated datasets. | AI + machine learning | Free (egress charges may apply) | Always |
Personaliser
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Deliver rich, personalised experiences for every user. | AI + machine learning | 50,000 transactions S0 tier | 12 months |
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Private Link
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Privately access services on Azure, keeping your data on the Microsoft network. | Networking | Free | Always |
QnA Maker
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Create a conversational question-and-answer bot from your existing content. | AI + machine learning | 3 managed documents S0 tier | 12 months |
Security Center
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Prevent, detect and respond to threats with increased visibility and control over the security of your Azure resources. | Security | Free policy assessment and recommendations | Always |
Service Bus
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Get reliable cloud messaging as a service with simple hybrid integration. | Integration | 750 hours and 13 million operations Standard tier base unit | 12 months |
Service Fabric
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Build and operate always-on, scalable, distributed apps. | Containers | Free | Always |
Spatial anchors
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Build mixed-reality apps that map, share and persist 3D content. | Mixed reality | 10,000 anchors queried | Always |
Speech to Text
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Transcribe spoken audio to text. | AI + machine learning | 5 audio hours each of Standard, Custom, and Conversation Transcription Multichannel Audio, 1 Custom endpoint hosting model | Always |
Speech Translation
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Integrate real-time speech translation into your app. | AI + machine learning | 5 audio hours Standard | Always |
SQL Database
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Create a SQL database that delivers intelligence built in. | Databases | 250 GB S0 instance with 10 database transaction units | 12 months |
SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition
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Build, test and demonstrate applications in a non-production environment. | Developer tools | Free | Always |
Static Web Apps
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Streamline full-stack development from source code to global high availability. | Compute | 100 GB bandwidth per subscription, 2 custom domains and .5 GB storage per app | Always |
Text Analytics
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Extract information such as sentiment, key phrases, named entities and language from your text. | AI + machine learning | 5,000 transactions S0 tier | 12 months |
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Text to Speech
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Build apps that convert text to lifelike speech. | AI + machine learning | 5 million characters Standard, 500,000 characters Neural, and 5 million characters Custom, 1 Custom endpoint hosting model | Always |
Translator
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Add real-time, multi-language text translation to your apps, websites and tools. | AI + machine learning | 2 million characters S0 tier | 12 months |
Virtual Machines – Linux
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Create Linux virtual machines with on-demand capacity in seconds. | Compute | 750 hours B1s burstable virtual machines | 12 months |
Virtual Machines – Windows
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Create Windows virtual machines with on-demand capacity in seconds. | Compute | 750 hours B1s burstable virtual machines | 12 months |
Virtual Network
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Provision private networks and connect to on-premises data centres. | Networking | 50 virtual networks | Always |
Visual Studio Code
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Boost productivity with a powerful, lightweight code editor for cloud development. | Developer tools | Free | Always |
VPN Gateway
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Establish secure, cross-premises connectivity. | Networking | 750 hours VpnGw1 Gateway Type | 12 months |
Before you build in Azure, build your skills for free
Learn basic cloud concepts, get an overview of many Azure services, and deploy services for free with hands-on exercises.
Find out the kinds of solutions that AI makes possible and learn considerations for responsible AI practices.
Learn about the decisions you make before creating a virtual machine (VM). See ways to create and manage VMs.
Learn how to build and host a website. Use the programming language of your choice with no need to manage infrastructure.
Use Python, Flask, and Azure Cognitive Services to build a web app that incorporates AI to translate text.
Ready? Here's a review of how it works
Start free with $100 credit to use in 12 months. While you have your credit, get free services too.
After you use your credit, wait until the 12 months are over and sign up again if you’re still a student. You'll get $100 credit and free services—just like before.
If you don't want to wait, move to pay as you go. You'll get 25+ services free always. Only pay if you use more than the free monthly amounts.
Frequently asked questions
What happens once I use all of my $100 free credit?
We'll send you an email so you can decide if you want to move to pay as you go. If you do, you'll keep getting free monthly amounts of popular services. If you don't, your subscription and products will be disabled.
Can I apply any of my $100 credit towards Azure Marketplace offers?
No, you can't use your credit for Azure Marketplace offers. However, many Azure Marketplace partners offer free trials of their solutions.
How many Azure for Students accounts am I allowed to sign up for?
There is a limit of one account per person.
How do I get my free developer tools?
After you create your Azure for Students account, download the tools from the Azure Education Hub.
More offers for students and educators
Azure for Students Starter
Available to high school or secondary students*
- Develop web and mobile app scenarios.
- Access and download professional developer software.
- Sign up without a credit card.
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Available to educators and faculty
- Get popular services free for 12 months and 25+ services free always.
- Start with $200 credit to use in your first 30 days.
- After your credit, pay for only what you use beyond free amounts of services.
*Depending on the country in which you sign up for your Azure free account, you may receive this credit in a specified local currency.