Azure Machine Configuration pricing
2 plans read from learn.microsoft.com
Azure resourcePriced on request Azure Machine Configuration is free for Azure resources Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Arc resource$6 a month Billing is prorated hourlyBilling is based on servers with one or more guest configurations assigned · Billing is prorated hourly Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
In short
- Azure Machine Configuration has a free plan (Azure resource).
- Paid plans published: 1, from $6 a month.
- 1 plan is priced on request (Azure resource).
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS CloudFormation | — | Yes | No |
| CFEngine | — | Yes | Yes |
| Puppet | $120/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Foreman | — | Yes | No |
| Rudder | $3.33/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Canonical Landscape | $571.75/mo | Yes | No |
| Google Cloud VM Manager | — | Yes | No |
| Juju | — | Yes | No |