how much it cost to host a postgres database on azure

Question

I am just shifted to azure and will going to host my complete database on azure. I have a student subscription for now and want to know how much it cost for a single database to host on azure per month.

Answer 1

Hello @ANSH MAHAJAN Thank you for reaching out to us on Microsoft Q&A platform. Happy to answer any questions you may have!

The cost of hosting a PostgreSQL database on Azure depends on several factors, including the size of the database, the level of performance required, and the specific Azure service used to host the database.

Azure offers two primary services for hosting PostgreSQL databases: Azure Database for PostgreSQL and PostgreSQL on Azure Virtual Machines.

Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a fully managed service that provides high availability, automatic backups, and automatic patching. The cost of Azure Database for PostgreSQL is based on the service tier and the amount of storage used. The pricing tiers range from Basic to Premium, with different levels of performance and features. The current pricing for Azure Database for PostgreSQL can be found on the Azure pricing page - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/postgresql/flexible-server/.

PostgreSQL on Azure Virtual Machines provides more control over the database environment but requires more management and maintenance. The cost of PostgreSQL on Azure Virtual Machines is based on the size of the virtual machine used to host the database, as well as the storage and networking resources used. The current pricing for Azure Virtual Machines can also be found on the Azure pricing page.

In addition to the base cost of hosting the database, there may be additional costs for data transfer, backups, and other services used in conjunction with the database.

To get a more accurate estimate of the cost of hosting a PostgreSQL database on Azure, you can use the Azure pricing calculator. The calculator allows you to select the specific services and configurations you plan to use, and provides an estimated monthly cost based on your selections.

Hope this helps. Please write back to us if you need any further assistance.

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Answer 2

Hi @ANSH MAHAJAN ,

the price of an Azure PostgreSQL depends on compute size (vCores / VM SKU), the amount of data stored and the Azure region.

More details you will find here: Azure Database for PostgreSQL pricing

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