Azure reservations

Save costs on cloud usage by committing to a resource in a specific region for a fixed period.

Overview

Achieve savings on cloud usage and accurately forecast cost

Optimize your cloud investments by running your stable and predictable workloads at a lower cost. Reduce costs up to 72% compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for Windows and Linux virtual machines.¹ Save up to 70% with Microsoft Foundry Provisioned Throughput reservations compared to hourly pricing.²
Accurately forecast and budget your Azure expenses with fixed cost and set-term commitments. The total cost of upfront and monthly reservations is the same and you don't pay any extra fees when you choose to pay monthly.
Purchase and manage reservations in a few simple steps to maintain consistent expenses and increase your awareness of how much you’re saving. Automatically renew your reservations to realize cost savings and avoid unexpected costs. Match your reservation pricing to the scope that meets your business needs.