Azure review 2026: WordPress on Azure from Pune, with rupee prices
Burstable VMs and App Service plans priced in rupees for Central India, the free account fine print and which Indian region costs less.
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Azure shows rupee prices for India. In Central India (Pune) a B2als v2 VM with 2 vCPU and 4 GiB costs ₹1,724 a month (about ₹2,034 with GST), plus its disk. For a managed route, WordPress on App Service starts from the B1 plan at ₹1,261 a month, with the MySQL database billed separately. Prices in South and West India are about twice Central India’s.
Microsoft Azure prices in rupees
Pay-as-you-go prices for Central India (Pune) in rupees, read on Azure’s Linux VM and App Service pricing pages on 28 Oct 2026. The GST column adds 18%.
| Option | vCPU | Memory | Storage | Price, Central India | With GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2ats v2 VM | 2 | 1 GiB | Disk extra | ₹430.94/mo | ₹509 |
| B2als v2 VM | 2 | 4 GiB | Disk extra | ₹1,723.78/mo | ₹2,034 |
| B2ls v2 VM | 2 | 4 GiB | Disk extra | ₹3,139.24/mo | ₹3,704 |
| B2s v2 VM | 2 | 8 GiB | Disk extra | ₹6,278.47/mo | ₹7,409 |
| App Service F1 (Free) | Shared, 60 CPU minutes a day | 1 GB | 1 GB | Free | ₹0 |
| App Service B1 | 1 | 1.75 GB | 10 GB | ₹1,261.30/mo | ₹1,488 |
| App Service B2 | 2 | 3.5 GB | 10 GB | ₹2,522.60/mo | ₹2,977 |
| App Service P0v3 | 1 | 4 GB | 250 GB | ₹5,745.93/mo | ₹6,780 |
VM disks are billed separately. WordPress on App Service also uses Azure Database for MySQL, which is a separate charge. Savings plans cut the VM price: B2als v2 is ₹1,172.31 a month on a 1-year plan and ₹758.18 on 3 years.
Free tier and credits: the fine print
The Azure free account gives a USD 200 credit to use within 30 days. New customers also get free monthly amounts of 20+ services for 12 months, including 750 hours each of B1s, B2pts v2 (Arm) and B2ats v2 (AMD) burstable VMs, plus 65+ always-free services. To keep going after 30 days, or once the credit is used, you move to pay as you go.
| Free item | How much | Fine print |
|---|---|---|
| Credit | USD 200 | Use within 30 days |
| B2ats v2 or B1s VM | 750 hours a month each, 12 months | New customers; 1 GiB of memory, tight for WordPress |
| App Service F1 | Free plan | 60 CPU minutes a day and 1 GB storage; testing only |
What is good and what to watch
Good
- Rupee prices on the official pricing page
- Four Indian regions, Pune the cheapest
- Free account: USD 200 credit and 12 months of small VMs
- WordPress on App Service handles updates to Linux, PHP and NGINX
- Savings plans cut VM prices by up to 56%
Watch out for
- South and West India cost about twice Central India
- Disk and MySQL are extra charges
- App Service B1 has 1.75 GB of memory
- Free VMs have 1 GiB, too little for most WordPress sites
- Many moving parts for a single blog
Azure regions in India: Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai
Azure lists four regions in India: Central India (Pune) and India South Central (Hyderabad), both with availability zones, plus South India (Chennai) and West India (Mumbai). Price varies by region. The same B2als v2 VM was ₹1,723.78 a month in Central India, ₹3,370.48 in West India and ₹3,713.83 in South India on 28 Oct 2026, so Pune is the default choice for Indian visitors.
Regions from Microsoft’s Azure region list; prices read on Azure’s pricing page with each region selected, 28 Oct 2026. We have not run a WordPress site on it for this page, so there is no star score.
How to start with Microsoft Azure
Screenshot of the official pricing page, 28 Oct 2026.
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- 1
Create a free account
Sign up for the Azure free account (USD 200 for 30 days). On the pricing page set Region to Central India and Currency to INR.
Azure Linux VM pricing, Central India, INR, 28 Oct 2026 - 2
Pick App Service or a VM
For hands-off WordPress, create WordPress on App Service in Central India. For full control, create a Linux VM such as B2als v2.
- 3
Size the database
App Service WordPress uses Azure Database for MySQL; pick the smallest tier that fits and check its price before you create it.
- 4
Set a budget
In Cost Management, add a budget with alerts so the move to pay as you go has no surprises.
Microsoft Azure vs Google Cloud
| Microsoft Azure | Google Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 GB VM | B2als v2, ₹1,723.78/mo (₹2,034 with GST) | e2-medium, $29.38/mo (₹3,292 with GST) |
| India regions | Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai | Mumbai, Delhi |
| Price same across Indian regions | No, Pune is cheapest | Yes |
| Free start | USD 200 for 30 days | $300 for 90 days |
| Always-free small VM | 750 hours, 12 months | e2-micro, US regions only |
| Managed WordPress | WordPress on App Service | Not offered as a managed product |
More detail: Google Cloud review.
Who it suits, and who should pick managed hosting
Pick Microsoft Azure if you
- Work in a Microsoft shop (Entra ID, Microsoft 365)
- Want rupee pricing and a Pune region
- Want managed WordPress on App Service with staging slots
- Need enterprise security and compliance features
Pick managed hosting instead if you
- Run one small blog on a tight budget
- Do not want to size VMs, disks and databases
- Want one bill that includes everything
- Need help from support with WordPress itself
Managed options we have reviewed: Cloudways (your own cloud server, managed for you) and Hostinger. All hosts compared: WordPress hosting in India. Not sure where a site is hosted now? Try our hosting checker.
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Microsoft Azure review: FAQ
Is Azure good for WordPress hosting in India?
For businesses already on Microsoft, yes: WordPress on App Service in Central India (Pune) is managed and scales. For a small blog, the VM, disk and database add up to more than managed hosting.
What does Azure cost in India for WordPress?
A B2als v2 VM (2 vCPU, 4 GiB) is ₹1,723.78 a month in Central India, about ₹2,034 with GST, plus disk. App Service B1 is ₹1,261.30 a month, plus the MySQL database.
Is Azure free for a year?
New customers get 12 months of free amounts, including 750 hours a month of B1s, B2pts v2 and B2ats v2 VMs, plus USD 200 credit for the first 30 days.
Which Azure region is best for India?
Central India (Pune) for most sites: it had the lowest VM price of the Indian regions on 28 Oct 2026 and has availability zones.
Does Azure show prices in rupees?
Yes. Set Currency to India Rupee on the pricing page. GST is added on top.
Can I run WordPress on Azure without a VM?
Yes. WordPress on App Service is Microsoft’s managed option. It runs on Linux and uses Azure Database for MySQL.
About this page
Pritam Sonone
Founder of Digital Pritam. WordPress developer and designer, WordCamp Kolhapur 2025 speaker. Builds WordPress sites for clients.
How we checked
- Every price, region and free-tier term read on the official page on 28 Oct 2026
- US dollar prices converted at the 16 Oct 2026 ECB rate with 18% GST; rupee prices as shown by the provider
- Where a provider does not publish a figure, we say so instead of guessing
- No user rating shown: none could be verified on the day; no star score, as we have not hosted a site on these yet
Sources: Azure Linux VM pricing · Azure App Service pricing · Azure free account · Azure regions
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