Azure CDN Pricing (2026)
Content delivery networks cache and serve content from edge locations worldwide, reducing latency for end users. Accelerate websites, APIs, and media delivery with built-in DDoS protection. Azure CDN offers multiple CDN providers (Microsoft, Akamai, Verizon) under a single management interface. Starting from $0.0810/hr ($59.13/mo) for Standard - Standard Data Transfer.
Key Features
- ✓Global network of edge locations for low-latency delivery
- ✓HTTPS/TLS with custom domain and certificate support
- ✓Dynamic content acceleration and WebSocket support
- ✓Built-in DDoS protection
- ✓Real-time analytics and logging
Common Use Cases
Website Acceleration
Cache static assets and accelerate dynamic content for faster page load times worldwide.
Video Streaming
Deliver live and on-demand video with adaptive bitrate streaming at scale.
API Acceleration
Reduce API latency with edge caching and dynamic routing optimization.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0810/hr ($59.13/mo) for Standard - Standard Data Transfer.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Custom - Custom Dedicated IP | $600.0000 | $438,000.00 |
| Premium - Premium Data Transfer | $0.1580 | $115.34 |
| Standard - Standard Data Transfer | $0.0810 | $59.13 |
| Custom - Custom Security 2 (Managed) Additional Policies | $7800.0000 | $5,694,000.00 |
| Custom - Custom Security 2 Additional Maps | $3300.0000 | $2,409,000.00 |
| Custom - Custom Security 2 (Assisted) Base Fee | $34000.0000 | $24,820,000.00 |
| Custom - Custom Security 1 Additional 100 Mbps | $2400.0000 | $1,752,000.00 |
| Custom - Custom Media Analytics Attempts | $300.0000 | $219,000.00 |
| Custom - Custom Security 3 Additional Data Centers | $10200.0000 | $7,446,000.00 |
| Custom - Custom Application Load Balancer | $5000.0000 | $3,650,000.00 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom - Custom Dedicated IP | $600.0000 | $438,000.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium Data Transfer | $0.1580 | $115.34 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Data Transfer | $0.0810 | $59.13 | - | - |
| Custom - Custom Security 2 (Managed) Additional Policies | $7800.0000 | $5,694,000.00 | - | - |
| Custom - Custom Security 2 Additional Maps | $3300.0000 | $2,409,000.00 | - | - |
| Custom - Custom Security 2 (Assisted) Base Fee | $34000.0000 | $24,820,000.00 | - | - |
| Custom - Custom Security 1 Additional 100 Mbps | $2400.0000 | $1,752,000.00 | - | - |
| Custom - Custom Media Analytics Attempts | $300.0000 | $219,000.00 | - | - |
| Custom - Custom Security 3 Additional Data Centers | $10200.0000 | $7,446,000.00 | - | - |
| Custom - Custom Application Load Balancer | $5000.0000 | $3,650,000.00 | - | - |
How CDN Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Monthly Cost Examples
Azure CDN Free Tier
Free limit: 15 GB outbound/mo. Available for the first 12 months after account creation, then standard on-demand pricing applies.
Free Tier Comparison
| Provider | Service | Free Offering | Duration | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure | CDN | Standard data transfer | 12 months | 15 GB outbound/mo |
| AWS | CloudFront | Data transfer | Always | 1 TB/mo |
| GCP | Cloud CDN | None | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure CDN?
Azure CDN is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (10 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure CDN cost per month?
Prices range from $59.13/month for Standard - Standard Data Transfer to $24,820,000.00/month for Custom - Custom Security 2 (Assisted) Base Fee on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure CDN have a free tier?
Azure offers various free tier options. Check the official Azure pricing page for the most current free tier details for CDN.
How many Azure CDN pricing tiers are available?
There are 10 pricing tiers available for Azure CDN. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure CDN offer?
Azure CDN offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
How do CDN and load balancer costs work?
CDN pricing is based on data transferred (per GB) and HTTP requests served, with rates varying by geographic region. Load balancers have an hourly base charge plus per-GB data processing fees. Both typically offer lower per-GB rates at higher volumes.