Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, and cost analysis
Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search has a free plan. Paid plans start at $73.73/month (Basic) and go up to $5604.21/month.
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All Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | — |
| What's included at Free Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Basic | $73.73 /month | — | — |
| What's included at Basic Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Standard S1 | $245.28 /month | — | — |
| What's included at Standard S1 Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Standard S2 | $981.12 /month | — | — |
| What's included at Standard S2 Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Standard S3 | $1962.24 /month | — | — |
| What's included at Standard S3 Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Storage Optimized L1 | $2802.47 /month | — | — |
| What's included at Storage Optimized L1 Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Storage Optimized L2 | $5604.21 /month | — | — |
| What's included at Storage Optimized L2 Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
| Developer | Contact Sales | Contact Sales | — |
| What's included at Developer Feature details not yet documented for this tier. | |||
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Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search costs Free to $5.6K per month as of June 2026, with 8 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Free (free), Basic at $73.73/month, Standard S1 at $245.28/month, Standard S2 at $981.12/month, Standard S3 at $1962.24/month, Storage Optimized L1 at $2802.47/month, and Storage Optimized L2 at $5604.21/month. Enterprise pricing is available on request. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
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- Free tier: Yes
Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search offers 8 pricing tiers: Free, Basic, Standard S1, Standard S2, Standard S3, Storage Optimized L1, Storage Optimized L2, Developer. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Basic at $73.73/month, Standard S1 at $245.28/month, Standard S2 at $981.12/month.
Compared to other enterprise search & knowledge discovery software, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search is positioned at the premium price point.
How much does Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search cost?
Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search Pricing Overview
Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search has 8 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $0 to $5604.21/month. The Free plan is free. The Basic plan costs $73.73/month. The Standard S1 plan costs $245.28/month. The Standard S2 plan costs $981.12/month. The Standard S3 plan costs $1962.24/month. The Storage Optimized L1 plan costs $2802.47/month. The Storage Optimized L2 plan costs $5604.21/month. The Developer plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote.
This pricing was last verified in June 14, 2026 from 1 independent source.
Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search offers several pricing tiers to meet different needs. The Free tier is available for users to start with. Paid plans include Basic, Standard S1, Standard S2, Standard S3, Storage Optimized L1, and Storage Optimized L2.
How Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search | Free | $5604.21/month |
| Nuclia | $700/monthly | $1925/monthly |
| Guru Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
| Lucidworks Fusion | Custom | Custom |
| Sinequa | Custom | Custom |
| SearchBlox | $24000/Year | $75000/Year |
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Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search Pricing FAQ
01 Is there a free plan available?
Yes, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search has a Free tier.
02 What is the cheapest paid plan?
The cheapest paid plan is Basic, which costs $73.73 per month.
03 Does Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search offer custom pricing?
Yes, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Search offers custom pricing for the Developer tier.
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