Azure Event Grid Pricing (2026)
Cloud notification services provide managed pub/sub messaging for pushing notifications to subscribers via multiple protocols. They enable fan-out message delivery to distributed systems, mobile devices, and external endpoints. Event Grid provides reactive event-based programming with native integration across Azure services and custom topics. Starting from $0.0400/hr ($29.20/mo) for Standard - Standard Throughput Unit.
Key Features
- ✓Multi-protocol delivery (HTTP, email, SMS, mobile push)
- ✓Topic-based publish/subscribe messaging
- ✓Message filtering to route events to specific subscribers
- ✓High throughput with automatic scaling
- ✓Dead-letter queues for failed deliveries
Common Use Cases
Application Alerts
Send operational alerts to teams via email, SMS, or webhook when critical events occur in your infrastructure.
Fan-Out Processing
Broadcast a single event to multiple downstream consumers like queues, functions, and databases simultaneously.
Mobile Push Notifications
Deliver push notifications to millions of mobile devices across iOS, Android, and other platforms.
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 $0.0400/hr ($29.20/mo) for Standard - Standard Throughput Unit.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Standard - Standard MQTT Operations | $1.0000 | $730.00 |
| Standard - Standard Operations | $0.0600 | $43.80 |
| Standard - Standard Event Operations | $0.6000 | $438.00 |
| Standard - Standard Throughput Unit | $0.0400 | $29.20 |
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 - Standard MQTT Operations | $1.0000 | $730.00 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Operations | $0.0600 | $43.80 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Event Operations | $0.6000 | $438.00 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Throughput Unit | $0.0400 | $29.20 | - | - |
How Event Grid 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 Event Grid?
Azure Event Grid is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (4 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure Event Grid cost per month?
Prices range from $29.20/month for Standard - Standard Throughput Unit to $730.00/month for Standard - Standard MQTT Operations on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure Event Grid have a free tier?
Azure offers various free tier options. Check the official Azure pricing page for the most current free tier details for Event Grid.
How many Azure Event Grid pricing tiers are available?
There are 4 pricing tiers available for Azure Event Grid. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure Event Grid offer?
Azure Event Grid 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.
When does serverless become more expensive than a dedicated instance?
Serverless is typically cheaper for sporadic or bursty workloads under ~1 million invocations per month. Once sustained utilization exceeds 30-40% of a dedicated instance, a reserved VM or container usually costs less. Profile your actual request patterns before committing to either model.