Standard_HC44rs reserved and savings plan prices
The biggest saving is a 3-year savings plan paid no upfront, at $2.44 per hour effective, 23% less.
Every option in East US
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 | – | $2.743 | $2.743 | $2,002.75 | 13% | – |
| 3 years | Savings plan | No upfront | – | $2.44 | $2.44 | $1,780.96 | 23% | – |
Reserved prices by region
No upfront, standard, USD per hour.
| Region | On-demand | 1-yr reserved | 3-yr reserved | 3-yr saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Central | $3.802 | $3.231 | $2.661 | 30% |
| UK South | $3.96 | $3.366 | $2.772 | 30% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Azure Retail Prices API. Compare all Azure VM options.