Oracle Always Free (ARM)

What it's for

Runs the always-on parts of a build.

Cost basis

$0.00/mo reviewed steady-state price

Known limitation

Always Free compute capacity can be temporarily unavailable in the home region; try another availability domain or retry later.

Build fit

Checked against your current build when you add or replace it; no check means fit is unverified

Each row is a separate provider route, plan, or model download. A dash means the fact is unknown, never free.

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One reviewed steady-state monthly observation is shown; usage tiers do not change a fixed observation.

• Always Free compute capacity can be temporarily unavailable in the home region; try another availability domain or retry later. · Oracle Always Free resources documentation, 2026-07-28
• Oracle may reclaim Always Free compute instances that remain below its documented CPU, network, and (for A1) memory utilization thresholds during a seven-day period. · Oracle Always Free resources documentation, 2026-07-28

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