What is Azure CLI?
Azure CLI manages Azure resources through command-line tools.
Who is Azure CLI for?
Teams evaluating software that manages Azure resources through command-line tools. Check resource commands and scriptable administration against the actual workflow, deployment and access requirements.
Azure CLI features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Resource commands
- Scriptable administration
- Account configuration
Azure CLI pricing
Open-source software
Scope infrastructure, maintenance, integration and support separately from the open-source software. Managed hosting, connected cloud resources and commercial services can incur additional costs.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
An open-source distribution is available. Review its licence, supported platforms and distribution terms separately from any hosted cloud services.
Before you choose Azure CLI
Is the missing layer infrastructure, configuration, continuous integration or application hosting?
Who owns the running platform, credentials and recovery process?
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Azure CLI FAQs
Does Azure CLI have a free plan?
An open-source distribution is available. Review its licence, supported platforms and distribution terms separately from any hosted cloud services.
Who is Azure CLI for?
Teams evaluating software that manages Azure resources through command-line tools. Check resource commands and scriptable administration against the actual workflow, deployment and access requirements.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.