Microsoft Azure vs Fly.io Pricing (2026)
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Microsoft Azure vs Fly.io

Cloud Infrastructure pricing comparison · 2026

Microsoft Azure pricing ranges from $0–$70.08/month, while Fly.io ranges from $0–$0/month. Fly.io is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure is the second-largest cloud infrastructure provider with approximately 25%
verified 27d ago
$329 $19K
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Fly.io
Fly.
verified 27d ago
$329 $19K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Microsoft saves $18K vs Fly.io · 25 seats
Cheapest $329
Spread 98%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Pay-As-You-Go (D2s v3)
$21K/yr
year 1 license · $70/seat
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$329/yr
Vendr · n=138
Median annual
$19K/yr
Vendr · n=24
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 18 sourced facts
13 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Unpredictable Billing & Surprise Charges
    5-100% of license costs
    3 sources
  • CSP Subscription Lacks Cost Management Visibility
    5-50% of license costs
    1 source
  • Premium Support Costs
    $100-$300/month
    2 sources
  • Feature Gating Behind Higher Service Tiers
    $70/month
    1 source
  • Marketplace Charges Billed Separately
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
No hidden costs documented
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
8.4/5 (1,080)
Trustpilot
1.1/5 (18)
Best for
Developers and startups exploring Azure or building initial prototypes
Watch out
Unpredictable and surprise billing charges
No public ratings yet
Best for
Developers and teams deploying applications with variable workloads
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure

$0–$70.08
/month
5 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Cloud Infrastructure

Fly.io

$0–$0
/month
2 plans · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →

Microsoft Azure and Fly.io both operate in the cloud infrastructure category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Microsoft Azure Fly.io
Free Tier Free /month Free /user/month
Pay-As-You-Go (B1s) $7.59 /month Custom
Pay-As-You-Go (D2s v3) $70.08 /month
Azure Savings Plan (1-Year) Custom
Reserved Instances (3-Year) Custom

Market Intelligence

Microsoft Azure

Median annual cost
$329
Based on
138 deals

Fly.io

Median annual cost
$18,750
Based on
24 deals

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