r5vsr5n
Size for size, r5 is on average 15% cheaper than r5n 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 | r5 | r5n | r5n vs r5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| large | r5.large $0.126 | r5n.large $0.149 | ▲ 18% |
| xlarge | r5.xlarge $0.252 | r5n.xlarge $0.298 | ▲ 18% |
| 2xlarge | r5.2xlarge $0.504 | r5n.2xlarge $0.596 | ▲ 18% |
| 4xlarge | r5.4xlarge $1.008 | r5n.4xlarge $1.192 | ▲ 18% |
| 8xlarge | r5.8xlarge $2.016 | r5n.8xlarge $2.384 | ▲ 18% |
| 12xlarge | r5.12xlarge $3.024 | r5n.12xlarge $3.576 | ▲ 18% |
| 16xlarge | r5.16xlarge $4.032 | r5n.16xlarge $4.768 | ▲ 18% |
| 24xlarge | r5.24xlarge $6.048 | r5n.24xlarge $7.152 | ▲ 18% |
| metal | r5.metal $6.048 | r5n.metal $7.152 | ▲ 18% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where r5 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 9 of 9 shared sizes
15% cheaperSpot priceLower in 9 of 9 shared sizes
Cheaper spotWhere r5n leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Keep exploring
Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.