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Azure $200 Trial

Up to $200 in credits
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Two hundred bucks to test Azure for 30 days, plus a year of free tier access to 20+ core services.

You get $200 in credits valid for 30 days to spin up VMs, databases, storage, and whatever else you want to try. After that burns or expires, you keep free access to 20+ popular services (compute, databases, storage basics) for 12 months. No credit card required to start, but you'll need one on file to continue past the trial. The catch: the $200 is use-it-or-lose-it in 30 days, and some pricier services (premium tiers, certain AI services) eat through credits fast. Once your trial ends, you move to pay-as-you-go unless you stick to the free tier only. Best for founders who want a real test drive of Azure's infrastructure without committing budget upfront.

Program details

Tier 1

Azure Free Account

For new Azure customers seeking to experiment, prototype, or learn on the Azure platform with minimal risk.

$200

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Application difficulty: Easy Benefits: Standard Duration: 30 days for $200 credit · 12 months for select services

Benefits

  • $200 in Azure credit for 30 days
  • 12 months of free use of 20+ popular services
  • 65+ services always free
  • No upfront commitment—cancel anytime
  • Spending protection to avoid charges

Eligibility

  • Must be a new Azure customer
  • Credit card verification required

How to apply

  1. 1

    Sign Up for Free Azure Account

    Provide personal and payment verification details to activate the free account.

    Register →
Apply for Azure Free Account →

Pros

  • ✓ $200 in credits valid for 30 days—enough for meaningful testing of production-grade services
  • ✓ 12 months of free tier access to 20+ services (VMs, SQL Database, App Service, etc.) after credits expire
  • ✓ No credit card required to sign up; trial is genuinely risk-free at the start

Cons

  • ✗ Credits expire after 30 days—unused balance is forfeited, no rollover
  • ✗ Premium and enterprise services (Copilot, certain AI APIs, advanced analytics) drain credits quickly
  • ✗ Requires credit card on file to continue beyond trial; auto-converts to pay-as-you-go if you don't cancel

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a credit card to sign up?
Yes, Microsoft uses a credit card or debit card for identity verification, but you won’t be charged unless you manually upgrade.
What happens after my 30-day, $200 credit expires?
Once your 30-day period or $200 credit is used up, you can move to pay-as-you-go pricing to continue using Azure services.
Are there any long-term contracts or commitments?
No. You can cancel anytime without penalty or continue using Azure as you grow.

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