Supported Subscription Types

Azure Subscription Requirements for Dr Migrate

Dr Migrate requires a valid Azure paid subscription for deployment. While Azure Pass and Azure Free subscriptions are supported, they must be upgraded to a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) subscription before deployment.

Subscription Requirements

✅ Supported Subscription Types

  • Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) - Standard paid subscription
  • Azure Pass (upgraded to PAYG) - Free credits converted to paid
  • Azure Free (upgraded to PAYG) - $200 credit retained for 30 days

❌ Not Supported

  • Azure Pass (unupgraded)
  • Azure Free (unupgraded)
  • Student subscriptions (unless upgraded)

Deployment Options

🛒 Marketplace Deployment

Standard deployment through Azure Marketplace. Free for first 90 days (Microsoft-funded trial period).

☁️ SaaS Solution

Cloud-hosted solution. Also free for first 90 days (Microsoft-funded trial period).

Upgrade Process

To use Azure Pass or Azure Free with Dr Migrate, you must upgrade to a PAYG subscription:

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  1. Sign up using the upgrade link - Requires credit card details
  2. Check subscription status in Azure Portal Overview
  3. Add new subscription if needed (Cost Management + Billing > Products + Services > All billing subscriptions)
  4. Trigger upgrade banner in Azure Portal
  5. Provide credit card details if not already added
  6. Verify phone number via SMS or call
  7. Complete upgrade - Account is now PAYG and can deploy Dr Migrate

What Happens After Upgrade

  • Azure Pass users: Credits remain available for Azure resources
  • Azure Free users: $200 credit retained for 30 days
  • Both: Can now deploy Dr Migrate Marketplace or SaaS solutions

Important Notes

Trial Period

  • Both Marketplace and SaaS are FREE for first 90 days
  • NO charges for Dr Migrate during the trial period
  • Customer only pays for Azure resources used (VMs, storage, etc.)
  • You are NOT charged for Dr Migrate - only for Azure infrastructure

Credit Retention

  • Azure Free users keep their $200 credit for 30 days
  • Azure Pass credits remain available for Azure resources
  • Upgrade doesn’t affect existing credits

Billing

  • PAYG subscription required for Dr Migrate deployment
  • Dr Migrate is FREE for 90 days - no charges
  • Charges only apply after 90 days if you choose to continue
  • Azure resource costs (VMs, storage, etc.) apply as normal during trial

Cost Overview

Azure Resource Costs

  • Approximately $300 USD per month for:
    • Virtual Machines
    • Storage Accounts
    • Other Azure Services

Dr Migrate Costs

  • First 90 days: FREE - No charges for Dr Migrate (Microsoft-funded trial)
  • After 90 days: Standard pricing applies only if you choose to continue
  • Important: You are NOT charged for Dr Migrate during the 90-day trial period

Best Practices

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Important: Dr Migrate cannot be deployed on unupgraded Azure Pass or Azure Free subscriptions. Upgrade to PAYG is required.
  • Upgrade subscription before attempting deployment
  • Monitor deployment dates and set reminders for trial end
  • Review costs monthly during trial period
  • Plan migration timeline within 90-day free period
  • Remove deployment before trial ends to avoid charges (only if you don’t want to continue)
Recommendation: Upgrade your Azure Pass or Azure Free subscription to PAYG before starting your Dr Migrate deployment to ensure a smooth setup process.