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What it is

Azure VPN Gateway provides VPN access and site-to-site networking with advanced administrative controls. Listed capabilities include SSO and SCIM, device posture checks, and audit logs. Supported platforms and access routes include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, a web portal, Azure CLI, and REST API. The service has no free plan, and the listed plan groups specify different bandwidth and tunnel limits. Basic lists 100 Mbps, 10 site-to-site tunnels, and 128 point-to-site tunnels. VpnGw1–VpnGw5 lists bandwidth from 650 Mbps to 10 Gbps, up to 100 site-to-site tunnels, and up to 10,000 point-to-site tunnels. VpnGw1AZ–VpnGw5AZ lists the same bandwidth range and tunnel ceilings. No plan prices are listed here.

Spec sheet

What it does
Azure VPN Gateway encrypts traffic between Azure virtual networks, on-premises networks and remote devices.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Free plan
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Privacy
Microsoft states that the VPN service does not store or process customer data.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Access model
vpnRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Admin control level
advancedRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
API and CLI
Azure CLI exposes GA commands to create, update, inspect and download client configurations for virtual network gateways.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Audit logs
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Authentication
Site-to-site tunnels use preshared keys, while point-to-site deployments can use certificates, RADIUS or Microsoft Entra ID.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Availability
Microsoft Marketplace states a 99.9% uptime SLA for virtual network gateways.Read 21 Oct 2026 · marketplace.microsoft.com
Company facts
Microsoft is a public company founded in 1975 with headquarters in Redmond, Washington and more than 10,000 employees listed by Gartner.Read 21 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Device posture
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Documentation
Microsoft Learn provides configuration, topology, SKU, FAQ, security and troubleshooting documentation for VPN Gateway.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
ExpressRoute integration
VPN Gateway can coexist with ExpressRoute and provide a site-to-site failover path.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Free usage offer
The product page advertises 750 hours of VpnGw1 gateway usage free each month for 12 months.Read 21 Oct 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Infrastructure as code
The Terraform AzureRM provider includes an azurerm_vpn_gateway resource for managing VPN gateways in a virtual hub.Read 21 Oct 2026 · registry.terraform.io
Licence and hosting
Azure VPN Gateway is delivered as a Microsoft-managed cloud service under a marketplace license agreement rather than as open-source software.Read 21 Oct 2026 · marketplace.microsoft.com
Limit: app connection issues
A Software Advice reviewer reports that the client sometimes requests sign-in verification again after previously approved authentication.Read 21 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: certificates and usability
G2 reviewers report certificate generation and large-scale certificate management as difficult, with some calling the product expensive or less user-friendly.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: configuration complexity
GetApp reviewers say setup can be complex without networking knowledge and mention recurring sign-in verification and high pricing.Read 21 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: macOS client complaints
Apple reviewers report connection drops, an unintuitive interface, stuck tooltips and slow profile switching in the macOS client.Read 21 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Linux client retirement
Microsoft retired the Azure VPN Client for Linux preview on August 31, 2026.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
macOS client requirements
The Mac App Store client requires macOS 13.0 or later and supports Microsoft Entra ID, certificate and RADIUS authentication.Read 21 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Notable 2026 release
Microsoft added site-to-site certificate authentication and point-to-site user groups and client address pools in May 2026.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Point-to-site VPN
Point-to-site connections support OpenVPN, IKEv2 or SSTP for individual remote users.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Praise: encrypted connectivity
GetApp reviewers praise safe connections between private or on-premises systems and Azure, plus stable site-to-site performance.Read 21 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: reliability
A Gartner reviewer describes the service as reliable and secure with straightforward setup for remote users.Read 21 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Praise: security and setup
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise secure connectivity, easy setup, reliability and integration with existing Azure environments.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Pricing model
Azure charges hourly gateway compute plus outbound data transfer, with additional tunnel or connection charges for some tiers.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Rating on Apple App Store
The Azure VPN Client listing says it has not received enough ratings or reviews to show an overview.Read 21 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
3.9 out of 5 from 15 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratingsRead 21 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Microsoft Marketplace
3.8 out of 5 from 28 ratingsRead 21 Oct 2026 · marketplace.microsoft.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.8 out of 10 from 17 reviews and ratingsRead 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security guidance
Microsoft recommends strong IPsec/IKE algorithms such as AES-256 and SHA-256 and monitoring Azure activity and Entra audit logs.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Site-to-site networking
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Site-to-site VPN
It creates IPsec/IKE site-to-site tunnels between an Azure virtual network and an on-premises VPN device.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
SKU migration
Microsoft is retiring non-AZ VpnGw1-5 SKUs on September 30, 2026 and legacy Standard and High Performance SKUs after June 2026.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
SSO / SCIM
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Supported platforms
Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android,web portal,Azure CLI,REST APIRead 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
VNet-to-VNet
The service can connect Azure virtual networks using IPsec/IKE VNet-to-VNet connections.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com
Windows client requirements
The Azure VPN Client download lists Windows 11 as its supported operating system and requires sideload or PowerShell installation.Read 21 Oct 2026 · microsoft.com
Zone redundancy
AZ gateway SKUs deploy across Azure Availability Zones for protection against zone-level failures.Read 21 Oct 2026 · learn.microsoft.com

Plans and prices

Basic Price not published 100 Mbps · 10 site-to-site tunnels · 128 point-to-site tunnels Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Basic Priced on request 100 Mbps · 10 site-to-site tunnels · 128 point-to-site tunnels Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
VpnGw1–VpnGw5 Price not published 650 Mbps to 10 Gbps bandwidth · Up to 100 site-to-site tunnels · Up to 10,000 point-to-site tunnels Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
VpnGw1–VpnGw5 Priced on request 650 Mbps to 10 Gbps bandwidth · Up to 100 site-to-site tunnels · Up to 10,000 point-to-site tunnels Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
VpnGw1AZ–VpnGw5AZ Price not published 650 Mbps to 10 Gbps bandwidth · Up to 100 site-to-site tunnels · Up to 10,000 point-to-site tunnels Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
VpnGw1AZ–VpnGw5AZ Priced on request 650 Mbps to 10 Gbps bandwidth · Up to 100 site-to-site tunnels · Up to 10,000 point-to-site tunnels Read 22 Sep 2026 · azure.microsoft.com
Basic $26.28 a month per month 100 Mbps · max 10 S2S tunnels · max 128 P2S connections Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
VpnGw1 $138.70 a month per month 650 Mbps · max 30 S2S tunnels · max 250 P2S connections Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
VpnGw2 $357.70 a month per month 1 Gbps · max 30 S2S tunnels · max 500 P2S connections Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
VpnGw3 $912.50 a month per month 1.25 Gbps · max 30 S2S tunnels · max 1,000 P2S connections Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
VpnGw4 $1,533 a month per month 5 Gbps · max 100 S2S tunnels · max 5,000 P2S connections Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
VpnGw5 $2,664.50 a month per month 10 Gbps · max 100 S2S tunnels · max 10,000 P2S connections Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports site-to-site networking.
  • Lists SSO and SCIM.
  • Device posture checks and audit logs are included.
  • Access routes include web portal, Azure CLI, and REST API.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • Basic is limited to 100 Mbps.
  • Basic lists 10 site-to-site tunnels.

Who it suits

It suits organizations that need VPN connections between sites or for remote users, along with administrative, device-posture, and auditing controls.

Verdict

Azure VPN Gateway lists support for desktop, mobile, and web access, alongside CLI and API routes.

Where Specifiction places it

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