Azure Key Vault Pricing (2026)
Managed secret management services securely store, rotate, and control access to API keys, passwords, certificates, and other sensitive configuration data. They eliminate hardcoded secrets and provide centralized governance. Key Vault manages secrets, keys, and certificates with HSM-backed key storage and Azure AD integration for access control. Starting from $0.0300/hr ($21.90/mo) for Standard - Operations.
Key Features
- ✓Encrypted storage with hardware security module (HSM) backing
- ✓Automatic secret rotation with zero downtime
- ✓Fine-grained access control with IAM policies
- ✓Audit logging of all secret access
- ✓SDK integration for runtime secret retrieval
Common Use Cases
Database Credentials
Store and automatically rotate database passwords, ensuring applications always use current credentials without redeployment.
API Key Management
Centrally manage third-party API keys with access controls and rotation policies.
Certificate Management
Store SSL/TLS certificates and private keys with automatic renewal and distribution.
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 $0.0300/hr ($21.90/mo) for Standard - Operations.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Standard - Operations | $0.0300 | $21.90 |
| Premium - Secret Renewal | $1.0000 | $730.00 |
| Premium - Premium HSM-protected Advanced Key | $5.0000 | $3,650.00 |
| Premium - Advanced Key Operations | $0.1500 | $109.50 |
| Standard - Secret Renewal | $1.0000 | $730.00 |
| Standard - Automated Key Rotation | $1.0000 | $730.00 |
| Standard B1 - Standard B1 Instance | $3.2000 | $2,336.00 |
| Premium - Premium HSM-protected RSA 2048-bit key | $1.0000 | $730.00 |
| Premium - Certificate Renewal Request | $3.0000 | $2,190.00 |
| Premium - Operations | $0.0300 | $21.90 |
| Standard - Standard Instance | $4.8500 | $3,540.50 |
| Standard - Certificate Renewal Request | $3.0000 | $2,190.00 |
| Premium - Automated Key Rotation | $1.0000 | $730.00 |
| Standard - Advanced Key Operations | $0.1500 | $109.50 |
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 - Operations | $0.0300 | $21.90 | - | - |
| Premium - Secret Renewal | $1.0000 | $730.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium HSM-protected Advanced Key | $5.0000 | $3,650.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Advanced Key Operations | $0.1500 | $109.50 | - | - |
| Standard - Secret Renewal | $1.0000 | $730.00 | - | - |
| Standard - Automated Key Rotation | $1.0000 | $730.00 | - | - |
| Standard B1 - Standard B1 Instance | $3.2000 | $2,336.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Premium HSM-protected RSA 2048-bit key | $1.0000 | $730.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Certificate Renewal Request | $3.0000 | $2,190.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Operations | $0.0300 | $21.90 | - | - |
| Standard - Standard Instance | $4.8500 | $3,540.50 | - | - |
| Standard - Certificate Renewal Request | $3.0000 | $2,190.00 | - | - |
| Premium - Automated Key Rotation | $1.0000 | $730.00 | - | - |
| Standard - Advanced Key Operations | $0.1500 | $109.50 | - | - |
How Key Vault 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 Key Vault?
Azure Key Vault is a cloud service offered by Microsoft Azure. It provides various configurations (14 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Azure Key Vault cost per month?
Prices range from $21.90/month for Standard - Operations to $3,650.00/month for Premium - Premium HSM-protected Advanced Key on On-Demand pricing in eastus.
Does Azure Key Vault have a free tier?
Azure offers various free tier options. Check the official Azure pricing page for the most current free tier details for Key Vault.
How many Azure Key Vault pricing tiers are available?
There are 14 pricing tiers available for Azure Key Vault. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Azure Key Vault offer?
Azure Key Vault 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.