Azure DNS Pricing (2026)
Managed DNS services provide fast, reliable domain name resolution with 100% availability SLAs. Support for advanced routing policies including geolocation, latency-based, and weighted routing. Starting from $0.5000/hr ($365.00/mo) for DNS Security Policy Domains - DNS Security Policy Domains Managed Domain.
Key Features
- ✓Low-latency DNS resolution with global anycast network
- ✓Advanced routing: geolocation, latency, weighted, failover
- ✓DNSSEC support for security
- ✓Health checks and automatic failover
Common Use Cases
Domain Management
Host DNS zones for your domains with high availability and low latency resolution.
Traffic Management
Route users to the nearest or healthiest endpoint using latency or geolocation routing.
Hybrid Cloud DNS
Resolve DNS across on-premises and cloud environments with conditional forwarding.
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 $0.5000/hr ($365.00/mo) for DNS Security Policy Domains - DNS Security Policy Domains Managed Domain.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| DNS Security Policy Domains - DNS Security Policy Domains Managed Domain | $0.5000 | $365.00 |
| DNS Security Policy Queries - DNS Security Policy Queries | $0.6000 | $438.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS Security Policy Domains - DNS Security Policy Domains Managed Domain | $0.5000 | $365.00 | - | - |
| DNS Security Policy Queries - DNS Security Policy Queries | $0.6000 | $438.00 | - | - |
How DNS 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure DNS?
Azure DNS is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (2 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure DNS cost per month?
Prices range from $365.00/month for DNS Security Policy Domains - DNS Security Policy Domains Managed Domain to $438.00/month for DNS Security Policy Queries - DNS Security Policy Queries on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure DNS have a free tier?
Azure offers various free tier options. Check the official Azure pricing page for the most current free tier details for DNS.
How many Azure DNS pricing tiers are available?
There are 2 pricing tiers available for Azure DNS. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure DNS offer?
Azure DNS 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.