Standard_NP20s reserved and savings plan prices
The biggest saving is a 3-year savings plan paid no upfront, at $1.719 per hour effective, 48% 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 | – | $2.395 | $2.395 | $1,748.21 | 27% | – |
| 3 years | Savings plan | No upfront | – | $1.719 | $1.719 | $1,254.61 | 48% | – |
Reserved prices by region
No upfront, standard, USD per hour.
| Region | On-demand | 1-yr reserved | 3-yr reserved | 3-yr saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West US 2 | $3.30 | $2.082 | $1.432 | 57% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Azure Retail Prices API. Compare all Azure VM options.