Standard_E8-2ads_v6 reserved and savings plan prices
The biggest saving is a 3-year savings plan paid no upfront, at $0.2731 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 | – | $0.3951 | $0.3951 | $288.41 | 32% | – |
| 3 years | Savings plan | No upfront | – | $0.2731 | $0.2731 | $199.34 | 53% | – |
Reserved prices by region
No upfront, standard, USD per hour.
| Region | On-demand | 1-yr reserved | 3-yr reserved | 3-yr saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia Central | $0.656 | $0.3873 | $0.2494 | 62% |
| Malaysia West | $0.656 | $0.3873 | $0.2494 | 62% |
| New Zealand North | $0.729 | $0.43 | $0.2769 | 62% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Azure Retail Prices API. Compare all Azure VM options.