m5vsm5zn
Size for size, m5 is on average 35% cheaper than m5zn on demand in US East (N. Virginia), across 5 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 | m5zn | m5zn vs m5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | m5.large $0.096 | m5zn.large $0.1652 | ▲ 72% |
| xlarge | m5.xlarge $0.192 | m5zn.xlarge $0.3303 | ▲ 72% |
| 2xlarge | m5.2xlarge $0.384 | m5zn.2xlarge $0.6607 | ▲ 72% |
| 12xlarge | m5.12xlarge $2.304 | m5zn.12xlarge $3.964 | ▲ 72% |
| metal | m5.metal $4.608 | m5zn.metal $3.964 | ▼ 14% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where m5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 4 of 5 shared sizes
35% cheaperSpot priceLower in 5 of 5 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes9 sizes here vs 7
2 moreLargest size96 vCPUs vs 48
BiggerWhere m5zn leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.