Azure Event Hubs Pricing (2026)
Real-time data streaming services collect, process, and analyze streaming data at any scale. They enable building real-time analytics pipelines, event-driven applications, and continuous data processing systems. Event Hubs handles millions of events per second with Kafka protocol compatibility and native integration with Stream Analytics. Starting from $0.0150/hr ($10.95/mo) for Basic - Basic Throughput Unit.
Key Features
- ✓Real-time data ingestion at millions of events per second
- ✓Built-in data transformation and processing
- ✓Automatic scaling to match data throughput
- ✓Data retention for replay and reprocessing
- ✓Integration with analytics and storage services
Common Use Cases
Real-Time Analytics
Process clickstream, IoT sensor, and application log data in real time for immediate insights and dashboards.
Event Sourcing
Capture every state change as an immutable event stream for auditing, debugging, and system reconstruction.
Log Aggregation
Collect and process logs from distributed systems in real time for monitoring and alerting.
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 $0.0150/hr ($10.95/mo) for Basic - Basic Throughput Unit.
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard - Standard Capture | - | - | $0.1000 | $73.00 |
| Premium - Premium Extended Retention | - | - | $0.1000 | $73.00 |
| Basic - Basic Ingress Events | - | - | $0.0280 | $20.44 |
| Dedicated - Dedicated Capacity Unit | - | - | $6.8490 | $4,999.77 |
| Dedicated - Dedicated Extended Retention | - | - | $0.1000 | $73.00 |
| Standard - Standard Ingress Events | - | - | $0.0280 | $20.44 |
| Geo Replication Zone 1 - Geo Replication Zone 1 Data Transfer | 1 | 4 GB | $0.0900 | $65.70 |
| Premium - Premium Processing Unit | - | - | $1.0270 | $749.71 |
| Standard - Standard Kafka Endpoint | - | - | $0.0900 | $65.70 |
| Standard - Standard Throughput Unit | - | - | $0.0300 | $21.90 |
| Basic - Basic Throughput Unit | - | - | $0.0150 | $10.95 |
| Geo Replication Zone 2 - Geo Replication Zone 2 Data Transfer | 2 | 8 GB | - | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard - Standard Capture | - | - | $0.1000 | $73.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium Extended Retention | - | - | $0.1000 | $73.00 | - | - |
| Basic - Basic Ingress Events | - | - | $0.0280 | $20.44 | - | - |
| Dedicated - Dedicated Capacity Unit | - | - | $6.8490 | $4,999.77 | - | - |
| Dedicated - Dedicated Extended Retention | - | - | $0.1000 | $73.00 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Ingress Events | - | - | $0.0280 | $20.44 | - | - |
| Geo Replication Zone 1 - Geo Replication Zone 1 Data Transfer | 1 | 4 GB | $0.0900 | $65.70 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium Processing Unit | - | - | $1.0270 | $749.71 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Kafka Endpoint | - | - | $0.0900 | $65.70 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Throughput Unit | - | - | $0.0300 | $21.90 | - | - |
| Basic - Basic Throughput Unit | - | - | $0.0150 | $10.95 | - | - |
| Geo Replication Zone 2 - Geo Replication Zone 2 Data Transfer | 2 | 8 GB | - | - | - | - |
How Event Hubs 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 Hubs?
Azure Event Hubs is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (12 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure Event Hubs cost per month?
Prices range from $10.95/month for Basic - Basic Throughput Unit to $4,999.77/month for Dedicated - Dedicated Capacity Unit on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure Event Hubs 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 Hubs.
How many Azure Event Hubs pricing tiers are available?
There are 12 pricing tiers available for Azure Event Hubs. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure Event Hubs offer?
Azure Event Hubs 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.
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