Azure Azure Firewall Pricing (2026)
Web Application Firewall and network security services protect your applications from common web exploits, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized access. They filter malicious traffic before it reaches your application layer. Azure Firewall provides network-level filtering with FQDN rules, threat intelligence, and integration with Azure Sentinel for SIEM. Starting from $0.0160/hr ($11.68/mo) for Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Data Processed.
Key Features
- ✓Protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, etc.)
- ✓Custom and managed rule sets
- ✓Rate limiting and bot detection
- ✓DDoS protection at network and application layers
- ✓Real-time traffic monitoring and logging
Common Use Cases
Web Application Protection
Shield web applications from SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other common attack vectors.
API Security
Protect API endpoints with rate limiting, IP allowlisting, and request validation rules.
Compliance
Meet PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements with managed security rule sets and audit logging.
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 $0.0160/hr ($11.68/mo) for Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Data Processed.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 |
| Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Capacity Unit | $0.0700 | $51.10 |
| Premium - Premium Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 |
| Basic Secured Virtual Hub - Basic Secured Virtual Hub Data Processed | $0.0650 | $47.45 |
| Basic - Basic Deployment | $0.3950 | $288.35 |
| Basic - Basic Data Processed | $0.0650 | $47.45 |
| Standard - Standard Deployment | $1.2500 | $912.50 |
| Standard - Standard Capacity Unit | $0.0700 | $51.10 |
| Premium Secured Virtual Hub - Premium Secured Virtual Hub Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 |
| Premium - Premium Deployment | $1.7500 | $1,277.50 |
| Standard - Standard Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 |
| Premium Secured Virtual Hub - Premium Secured Virtual Hub Deployment | $1.7500 | $1,277.50 |
| Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Deployment | $1.2500 | $912.50 |
| Basic Secured Virtual Hub - Basic Secured Virtual Hub Deployment | $0.3950 | $288.35 |
| Premium - Premium Capacity Unit | $0.1100 | $80.30 |
| Premium Secured Virtual Hub - Premium Secured Virtual Hub Capacity Unit | $0.1100 | $80.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 | - | - |
| Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Capacity Unit | $0.0700 | $51.10 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 | - | - |
| Basic Secured Virtual Hub - Basic Secured Virtual Hub Data Processed | $0.0650 | $47.45 | - | - |
| Basic - Basic Deployment | $0.3950 | $288.35 | - | - |
| Basic - Basic Data Processed | $0.0650 | $47.45 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Deployment | $1.2500 | $912.50 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Capacity Unit | $0.0700 | $51.10 | - | - |
| Premium Secured Virtual Hub - Premium Secured Virtual Hub Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium Deployment | $1.7500 | $1,277.50 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Data Processed | $0.0160 | $11.68 | - | - |
| Premium Secured Virtual Hub - Premium Secured Virtual Hub Deployment | $1.7500 | $1,277.50 | - | - |
| Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Deployment | $1.2500 | $912.50 | - | - |
| Basic Secured Virtual Hub - Basic Secured Virtual Hub Deployment | $0.3950 | $288.35 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium Capacity Unit | $0.1100 | $80.30 | - | - |
| Premium Secured Virtual Hub - Premium Secured Virtual Hub Capacity Unit | $0.1100 | $80.30 | - | - |
How Azure Firewall 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 Azure Firewall?
Azure Azure Firewall is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (16 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure Azure Firewall cost per month?
Prices range from $11.68/month for Standard Secure Virtual Hub - Standard Secure Virtual Hub Data Processed to $1,277.50/month for Premium - Premium Deployment on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure Azure Firewall 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 Firewall.
How many Azure Azure Firewall pricing tiers are available?
There are 16 pricing tiers available for Azure Azure Firewall. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure Azure Firewall offer?
Azure Azure Firewall 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.
What security services are included in cloud pricing?
Basic IAM, network firewalls, and encryption at rest are generally included. Advanced services like WAF, DDoS protection, key management (HSM-backed), and threat detection are billed separately — typically per rule, per request, or per GB analyzed.