Standard_NP40s reserved and savings plan prices
The biggest saving is a 3-year savings plan paid no upfront, at $3.437 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 | – | $4.79 | $4.79 | $3,496.42 | 27% | – |
| 3 years | Savings plan | No upfront | – | $3.437 | $3.437 | $2,509.21 | 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 | $6.60 | $4.165 | $2.864 | 57% |
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Prices in USD, updated 2026-11-12 from the Azure Retail Prices API. Compare all Azure VM options.