← cd ~/tools
// tools/cost-what-if
Azure cost what-if
List some virtual machines, or paste the output of az vm list, and get a monthly estimate from Microsoft's public retail price list, with what one and three-year reservations would save.
Your list stays in your browser. Prices come straight from Microsoft's public Azure Retail Prices API.
One line per VM size: size, xCount, region, linux or windows. Or paste
az vm list JSON.Retail prices exclude your discounts, disks, networking, backup and licences you already own (Azure Hybrid Benefit). Reservation prices are worked out per month over the term. Use the Azure pricing calculator for a full quote.