Standard_E16-8s_v3 reserved and savings plan prices
The biggest saving is a 3-year savings plan paid no upfront, at $0.4738 per hour effective, 53% less.
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Linux prices. Effective price spreads any upfront payment over the term; break-even is the month the commitment starts costing less than on demand.
| Term | Option | Payment | Upfront | Hourly | Effective /hr | Effective /mo | Saving | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Savings plan | No upfront | – | $0.6955 | $0.6955 | $507.73 | 31% | – |
| 3 years | Savings plan | No upfront | – | $0.4738 | $0.4738 | $345.84 | 53% | – |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Azure Retail Prices API. Compare all Azure VM options.