Azure Azure Files Pricing (2026)
Managed file storage provides shared file systems accessible from multiple compute instances. Compatible with NFS and SMB protocols, it simplifies migration of file-based workloads to the cloud. Starting from $0.0000/hr ($0.01/mo) for HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage.
Key Features
- ✓NFS and/or SMB protocol support
- ✓Automatic scaling to petabytes
- ✓Built-in replication and high availability
- ✓Multiple performance tiers
Common Use Cases
Shared Application Data
Provide shared storage for application configurations, content, and data across multiple instances.
Home Directories
Cloud-based home directories for virtual desktops and development environments.
Legacy App Migration
Migrate on-premises file-based applications to the cloud without code changes.
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 $0.0000/hr ($0.01/mo) for HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| SSD - SSD ZRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.05 |
| HDD - HDD GRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.09 |
| HDD - HDD LRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.06 |
| SSD - SSD LRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0000 | $0.03 |
| HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0002 | $0.12 |
| HDD - HDD GRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.02 |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0000 | $0.03 |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.10 |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0002 | $0.15 |
| SSD - SSD LRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0001 | $0.10 |
| SSD - SSD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0001 | $0.10 |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 |
| SSD - SSD LRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.04 |
| HDD - HDD GRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0002 | $0.14 |
| HDD - HDD GRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0002 | $0.12 |
| HDD - HDD GRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
| HDD - HDD LRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.02 |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.05 |
| HDD - HDD LRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0002 | $0.12 |
| SSD - SSD LRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0001 | $0.10 |
| HDD - HDD LRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.04 |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSD - SSD ZRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.05 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.09 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD LRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.06 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD LRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0000 | $0.03 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0002 | $0.12 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.02 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.01 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0000 | $0.03 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.10 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0002 | $0.15 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD LRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0001 | $0.10 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0001 | $0.10 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD LRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.04 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0002 | $0.14 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0002 | $0.12 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD LRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.01 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Provisioned Storage | $0.0000 | $0.02 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.05 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD LRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.01 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD GZRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0000 | $0.02 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD ZRS Overflow Snapshot Usage | $0.0002 | $0.12 | - | - |
| SSD - SSD LRS Soft-Deleted Usage | $0.0001 | $0.10 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD LRS Provisioned IOPS | $0.0001 | $0.04 | - | - |
| HDD - HDD ZRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS | $0.0001 | $0.08 | - | - |
How Azure Files 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 Azure Files Free Tier
Free limit: 100 GB. Available for the first 12 months after account creation, then standard on-demand pricing applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Azure Files?
Azure Azure Files is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (30 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure Azure Files cost per month?
Prices range from $0.01/month for HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage to $0.15/month for HDD - HDD GZRS Provisioned Throughput MiBPS on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure Azure Files have a free tier?
Azure offers various free tier options. Check the official Azure pricing page for the most current free tier details for Azure Files.
How many Azure Azure Files pricing tiers are available?
There are 30 pricing tiers available for Azure Azure Files. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure Azure Files offer?
Azure Azure Files 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 is cloud storage pricing calculated?
Cloud storage costs include three components: storage capacity (per GB/month), API requests (PUT, GET, LIST operations), and data transfer out (egress). Infrequent-access and archive tiers offer lower storage costs but charge higher retrieval fees, making them ideal for data accessed less than once a month.
Are there data transfer costs for cloud storage?
Yes. Ingress (uploading data) is typically free, but egress (downloading or transferring data out) is charged per GB. Costs vary by provider and destination — transfers within the same region are cheapest, while cross-region and internet-bound transfers cost more.