d2vsd3
Size for size, d3 is on average 28% cheaper than d2 on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 4 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
On-demand prices by size in US East (N. Virginia)
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | d2 | d3 | d3 vs d2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| xlarge | d2.xlarge $0.69 | d3.xlarge $0.499 | ▼ 28% |
| 2xlarge | d2.2xlarge $1.38 | d3.2xlarge $0.999 | ▼ 28% |
| 4xlarge | d2.4xlarge $2.76 | d3.4xlarge $1.998 | ▼ 28% |
| 8xlarge | d2.8xlarge $5.52 | d3.8xlarge $3.995 | ▼ 28% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where d2 leads
Largest size36 vCPUs vs 32
BiggerWhere d3 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 4 shared sizes
28% cheaperSpot priceLower in 4 of 4 shared sizes
Cheaper spotKeep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.