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List of Model where one can pay using Microsoft StartUp Credits

Neel 5 Reputation points
2026-02-16T10:48:48.6366667+00:00

Hi everyone .... I’m trying to avoid accidental charges when testing models.

In the past, I deployed/used models from the Azure model catalog (marketplace / model-as-a-service) and later saw unexpected billing that looked like it came via Azure Marketplace, not my usual Azure consumption/credits path.

I want to understand this clearly before I use more models:

What I’m trying to find

Is there an official list of models that are billed directly through an Azure subscription (and therefore typically covered by Azure startup/founder credits)?

Which models (or publishers/offers) are billed via Azure Marketplace (separate marketplace charges)?

How can we check this before deploying/using a model?

Is there a label in the UI (“Marketplace offer” vs “Azure consumption”)?

  A doc page that maps model → billing type?
  
     A way to verify via Azure Portal / Cost Management / CLI?

What would help me (and others)

A link to the official reference (if it exists)

The rule of thumb Microsoft uses (example: “3rd party models always marketplace”, or “models from X catalog are consumption-based”, etc.)

The exact place in Azure where we can confirm “this will bill via Marketplace” before we click deploy

If needed, I can share the billing line item names I saw (and the service/resource type), but I wanted to start by asking if there’s a known list or a reliable method to validate billing in advance.

Thanks in advance

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  1. Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco 7,996 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-16T15:57:39.38+00:00

    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Hello Neel,

    Great question. There isn't a static list, but here is the logic you can use to verify billing sources immediately:

    Microsoft Models (GPT-4, Phi-3): These are 1st-party services. They burn down your Startup Credits automatically.

    • 3rd-Party Models (Llama, Mistral, Cohere): These are usually Marketplace transactions. Most startup credit packs exclude Marketplace spend, meaning these will charge your credit card directly.

    Model-as-a-Service (MaaS): If you consume Llama/Mistral as an API (Serverless), it is a Marketplace charge (Real Money).

    Self-Hosted (VMs): If you deploy Llama/Mistral onto a Virtual Machine (GPU), you are paying for the VM, not the model. This IS covered by your credits.

    How to check in the Portal:

    Before deploying, look at the "Plan" or "Usage Information" tab on the model card. If it says "Billed through Azure Marketplace," assume it will not use your credits.

    Reference Docs:

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