m5vsm5dn
Size for size, m5 is on average 30% cheaper than m5dn 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 | m5 | m5dn | m5dn vs m5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m5.large $0.096 | m5dn.large $0.136 | ▲ 42% |
| xlarge | m5.xlarge $0.192 | m5dn.xlarge $0.272 | ▲ 42% |
| 2xlarge | m5.2xlarge $0.384 | m5dn.2xlarge $0.544 | ▲ 42% |
| 4xlarge | m5.4xlarge $0.768 | m5dn.4xlarge $1.088 | ▲ 42% |
| 8xlarge | m5.8xlarge $1.536 | m5dn.8xlarge $2.176 | ▲ 42% |
| 12xlarge | m5.12xlarge $2.304 | m5dn.12xlarge $3.264 | ▲ 42% |
| 16xlarge | m5.16xlarge $3.072 | m5dn.16xlarge $4.352 | ▲ 42% |
| 24xlarge | m5.24xlarge $4.608 | m5dn.24xlarge $6.528 | ▲ 42% |
| metal | m5.metal $4.608 | m5dn.metal $6.528 | ▲ 42% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
30% cheaperSpot priceLower in 9 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere m5dn leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.