Can I Create an Azure Function App with a Free Tier Account? What Are the Limitations?

Question

Hello,

I'm exploring Azure's services and considering using Azure Functions for a project. I'm currently on the free tier (Azure Free Account) and I have a few questions:

1. Can I create an Azure Function App using the free tier account?
2. If so, what are the limitations of using Azure Functions under the free tier?

I understand that Azure offers a generous free tier, but I'm particularly interested in knowing:

• The number of executions or execution time limits.
• Any restrictions on triggers (HTTP, Timer, Blob, etc.).
• Limitations on memory and CPU usage.
• Any other notable restrictions or potential costs that I should be aware of.

Any detailed insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Hey Aadhil Imam ,

Cool that you're checking out Azure Functions! It's awesome for serverless projects. You can definitely create a function app with your free Azure account. It's a great way to try it out for free.

The free tier has some limits, but they're pretty generous:

• Free Function Calls: You get 1 million free function runs each month. That's a lot to play with!
• No Limits on Triggers: The free tier lets you pick any trigger you need.
• Memory and CPU: There aren't strict memory or CPU limits, but they count towards your free tier usage (400,000 GB-seconds per month). Keep an eye on it to avoid extra charges.
• Storage and Network Traffic: Storing data and making calls outside Azure are charged separately. Watch out for these if you store a lot of data or make many external calls.

Here's some helpful info from Microsoft:

• Azure Functions Pricing: link to Azure Functions Pricing
• Free Azure Stuff: link to Free Azure Services

Feel free to ask anything else! I'm happy to help.

If this answers your questions, you can mark it "accepted" to close the thread.

Have fun with your project!!