Azure AI Search Pricing (2026)
Updated Feb 20, 2026AzureDatabase
Compare Azure AI Search prices across all instance types and regions. Starting from $0.1010/hr ($73.73/mo) for Basic.
On-Demand Pricing
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Linux/hr | Windows/hr | Linux/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 2 | 2 GB | $0.1010 | - | $73.73 |
| Standard S1 | 2 | 8 GB | $0.3390 | - | $247.47 |
| Standard S2 | 4 | 16 GB | $0.6780 | - | $494.94 |
| Standard S3 | 8 | 32 GB | $1.3560 | - | $989.88 |
| Standard S3HD | 8 | 64 GB | $1.3560 | - | $989.88 |
| Storage Optimized L1 | 4 | 32 GB | $1.0170 | - | $742.41 |
| Storage Optimized L2 | 8 | 64 GB | $2.0340 | - | $1,484.82 |
Pricing by Instance Family
General Purpose
4 instance types available
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Linux/hr | Windows/hr | Linux/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 2 | 2 GB | $0.1010 | - | $73.73 |
| Standard S1 | 2 | 8 GB | $0.3390 | - | $247.47 |
| Standard S2 | 4 | 16 GB | $0.6780 | - | $494.94 |
| Standard S3 | 8 | 32 GB | $1.3560 | - | $989.88 |
Memory Optimized
1 instance type available
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Linux/hr | Windows/hr | Linux/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard S3HD | 8 | 64 GB | $1.3560 | - | $989.88 |
Storage Optimized
2 instance types available
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Linux/hr | Windows/hr | Linux/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Optimized L1 | 4 | 32 GB | $1.0170 | - | $742.41 |
| Storage Optimized L2 | 8 | 64 GB | $2.0340 | - | $1,484.82 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Linux/hr | Windows/hr | Linux/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 2 | 2 GB | $0.1010 | - | $73.73 | - | - |
| Standard S1 | 2 | 8 GB | $0.3390 | - | $247.47 | - | - |
| Standard S2 | 4 | 16 GB | $0.6780 | - | $494.94 | - | - |
| Standard S3 | 8 | 32 GB | $1.3560 | - | $989.88 | - | - |
| Standard S3HD | 8 | 64 GB | $1.3560 | - | $989.88 | - | - |
| Storage Optimized L1 | 4 | 32 GB | $1.0170 | - | $742.41 | - | - |
| Storage Optimized L2 | 8 | 64 GB | $2.0340 | - | $1,484.82 | - | - |
How AI Search 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
Small Workload
Basic
2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM
$73.73/mo
Medium Workload
Standard S3
8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM
$989.88/mo
Large Workload
Storage Optimized L2
8 vCPU, 64 GB RAM
$1,484.82/mo
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