Azure Machine Learning Pricing (2026)
ML platform services provide end-to-end machine learning workflows, from data labeling and model training to deployment and monitoring. Managed infrastructure lets data scientists focus on models, not operations. Azure ML integrates with VS Code, supports responsible AI dashboards, and offers managed online endpoints. Starting from $0.0200/hr ($14.60/mo) for Safety Evaluations Input tokens - Evaluation Input Tokens.
Key Features
- ✓Managed Jupyter notebooks and IDE environments
- ✓Built-in algorithms and framework support (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- ✓Distributed training on GPU/TPU clusters
- ✓One-click model deployment and auto-scaling endpoints
- ✓MLOps: experiment tracking, model registry, and monitoring
Common Use Cases
Model Training
Train custom ML models on managed GPU/TPU infrastructure with automatic hyperparameter tuning.
Model Deployment
Deploy models as real-time endpoints or batch transform jobs with automatic scaling.
MLOps Pipelines
Build automated ML pipelines from data preparation through deployment and monitoring.
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 $0.0200/hr ($14.60/mo) for Safety Evaluations Input tokens - Evaluation Input Tokens.
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCadisH100v5 - NCadisH100v5 Capacity Unit | 80 | 640 GB | $6.9800 | $5,095.40 |
| NV36adsA10v5 - NV36adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 36 | 440 GB | $3.2000 | $2,336.00 |
| NCadsH100 v5 - NCadsH100 v5 Capacity Unit | 80 | 640 GB | $6.9800 | $5,095.40 |
| NCadsA100v4 - NCadsA100v4 Capacity Unit | 24 | 220 GB | $3.6700 | $2,679.10 |
| NV6adsv5 - NV6adsv5 Capacity Unit | 6 | 55 GB | $0.4540 | $331.42 |
| NDisrMI300Xv5 - NDisrMI300Xv5 Capacity Unit | 24 | 512 GB | $11.0600 | $8,073.80 |
| NV72adsA10v5 - NV72adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 72 | 880 GB | $6.5200 | $4,759.60 |
| NC4asT4 v3 - NC4asT4 v3 Capacity Unit | 4 | 28 GB | $0.5260 | $383.98 |
| Safety Evaluations Output Tokens - Evaluation Ouput Tokens | - | - | $0.0600 | $43.80 |
| NV36admsA10v5 - NV36admsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 36 | 880 GB | $4.5200 | $3,299.60 |
| NDasrA100v4 - NDasrA100v4 Capacity Unit | 96 | 900 GB | $3.4000 | $2,482.00 |
| NV18adsA10v5 - NV18adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 18 | 220 GB | $1.6000 | $1,168.00 |
| NDamsrA100v4 - NDamsrA100v4 Capacity Unit | 96 | 1924 GB | $4.1000 | $2,993.00 |
| NDisrH100v5 - NDisrH100v5 Capacity Unit | 96 | 1900 GB | $12.2900 | $8,971.70 |
| NCadsA10v4 - NCadsA10v4 Capacity Unit | 6 | 110 GB | $1.1000 | $803.00 |
| PB - PB vCPU Surcharge | - | - | $0.0550 | $40.15 |
| Standard - Standard GPU Surcharge | - | - | $0.1100 | $80.30 |
| NV12adsA10v5 - NV12adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 12 | 110 GB | $0.9080 | $662.84 |
| Safety Evaluations Input tokens - Evaluation Input Tokens | - | - | $0.0200 | $14.60 |
| NDsrH200v5 - NDsrH200v5 Capacity Unit | 200 | 800 GB | - | - |
| Standard - Standard vCPU | - | - | - | - |
| S2 - S2 Tier | - | - | - | - |
| S3 - S3 Tier | - | - | - | - |
| S1 - S1 Tier | - | - | - | - |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCadisH100v5 - NCadisH100v5 Capacity Unit | 80 | 640 GB | $6.9800 | $5,095.40 | - | - |
| NV36adsA10v5 - NV36adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 36 | 440 GB | $3.2000 | $2,336.00 | - | - |
| NCadsH100 v5 - NCadsH100 v5 Capacity Unit | 80 | 640 GB | $6.9800 | $5,095.40 | - | - |
| NCadsA100v4 - NCadsA100v4 Capacity Unit | 24 | 220 GB | $3.6700 | $2,679.10 | - | - |
| NV6adsv5 - NV6adsv5 Capacity Unit | 6 | 55 GB | $0.4540 | $331.42 | - | - |
| NDisrMI300Xv5 - NDisrMI300Xv5 Capacity Unit | 24 | 512 GB | $11.0600 | $8,073.80 | - | - |
| NV72adsA10v5 - NV72adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 72 | 880 GB | $6.5200 | $4,759.60 | - | - |
| NC4asT4 v3 - NC4asT4 v3 Capacity Unit | 4 | 28 GB | $0.5260 | $383.98 | - | - |
| Safety Evaluations Output Tokens - Evaluation Ouput Tokens | - | - | $0.0600 | $43.80 | - | - |
| NV36admsA10v5 - NV36admsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 36 | 880 GB | $4.5200 | $3,299.60 | - | - |
| NDasrA100v4 - NDasrA100v4 Capacity Unit | 96 | 900 GB | $3.4000 | $2,482.00 | - | - |
| NV18adsA10v5 - NV18adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 18 | 220 GB | $1.6000 | $1,168.00 | - | - |
| NDamsrA100v4 - NDamsrA100v4 Capacity Unit | 96 | 1924 GB | $4.1000 | $2,993.00 | - | - |
| NDisrH100v5 - NDisrH100v5 Capacity Unit | 96 | 1900 GB | $12.2900 | $8,971.70 | - | - |
| NCadsA10v4 - NCadsA10v4 Capacity Unit | 6 | 110 GB | $1.1000 | $803.00 | - | - |
| PB - PB vCPU Surcharge | - | - | $0.0550 | $40.15 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard GPU Surcharge | - | - | $0.1100 | $80.30 | - | - |
| NV12adsA10v5 - NV12adsA10v5 Capacity Unit | 12 | 110 GB | $0.9080 | $662.84 | - | - |
| Safety Evaluations Input tokens - Evaluation Input Tokens | - | - | $0.0200 | $14.60 | - | - |
| NDsrH200v5 - NDsrH200v5 Capacity Unit | 200 | 800 GB | - | - | - | - |
| Standard - Standard vCPU | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| S2 - S2 Tier | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| S3 - S3 Tier | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| S1 - S1 Tier | - | - | - | - | - | - |
How Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning Free Tier
Azure Machine Learning does not offer a free tier. Usage is billed at on-demand rates from the first request. However, new Azure accounts receive $200 in credits for 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure Machine Learning?
Azure Machine Learning is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (24 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure Machine Learning cost per month?
Prices range from $14.60/month for Safety Evaluations Input tokens - Evaluation Input Tokens to $8,971.70/month for NDisrH100v5 - NDisrH100v5 Capacity Unit on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure Machine Learning have a free tier?
Azure offers various free tier options. Check the official Azure pricing page for the most current free tier details for Machine Learning.
How many Azure Machine Learning pricing tiers are available?
There are 24 pricing tiers available for Azure Machine Learning. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure Machine Learning offer?
Azure Machine Learning 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 GPU instance pricing structured?
GPU instances are priced per hour and vary significantly by GPU model (T4, A10G, A100, H100). On-demand rates are highest; spot/preemptible instances can cut costs 60-90% for fault-tolerant training jobs. Some providers also offer per-second billing and committed-use discounts for GPUs.