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Size for size, c5 is on average 12% cheaper than c5d on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 9 shared sizes. The same size with or without local disk or extra networking.
On-demand prices by size in US East (N. Virginia)
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | c5 | c5d | c5d vs c5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | c5.large $0.085 | c5d.large $0.096 | ▲ 13% |
| xlarge | c5.xlarge $0.17 | c5d.xlarge $0.192 | ▲ 13% |
| 2xlarge | c5.2xlarge $0.34 | c5d.2xlarge $0.384 | ▲ 13% |
| 4xlarge | c5.4xlarge $0.68 | c5d.4xlarge $0.768 | ▲ 13% |
| 9xlarge | c5.9xlarge $1.53 | c5d.9xlarge $1.728 | ▲ 13% |
| 12xlarge | c5.12xlarge $2.04 | c5d.12xlarge $2.304 | ▲ 13% |
| 18xlarge | c5.18xlarge $3.06 | c5d.18xlarge $3.456 | ▲ 13% |
| 24xlarge | c5.24xlarge $4.08 | c5d.24xlarge $4.608 | ▲ 13% |
| metal | c5.metal $4.08 | c5d.metal $4.608 | ▲ 13% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where c5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
12% cheaperSpot priceLower in 7 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere c5d leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.