Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Cloud licensing for consumption, reservations & hybrid benefit scenarios.
Product
Microsoft Azure
VendorMicrosoft
Product Details
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)
Flexible, consumption-based pricing with no long-term commitment. Pay only for what you use.
- Billed per second or per hour
- Highest level of flexibility
- Ideal for short-term or variable workloads
- No upfront costs or termination fees
Reserved Instances (RIs)
Commit to 1 or 3 years for predictable workloads and receive up to 72% discount.
- Significant cost savings over PAYG
- Pay upfront or in monthly installments
- Instance size flexibility
- Best for steady-state, always-on workloads
Azure Hybrid Benefit
Bring your existing on-premises Windows Server or SQL Server licenses with Software Assurance.
- Avoid paying for OS/Database licenses twice
- Can be combined with Reserved Instances
- Maximum potential savings (up to 85%)
- Seamless cloud migration value
Quick Comparison
| Feature Category | Pay-As-You-Go | Reserved Instances | Hybrid Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment Required | None | 1 or 3 Years | Existing License (SA) |
| Flexibility | Maximum | Moderate | High |
| Cost Savings | Baseline | Up to 72% | Up to 85% (Stacked) |
| Best Use Case | Variable workloads | Steady-state apps | On-prem migration |
Key Capabilities
Compute and storage
Networking
Data and AI services
Hybrid cloud options
Best Fit For
Cloud migration
Application hosting
Data analytics
Hybrid environments
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