DSvsDSv2
Size for size, DSv2 is on average 5% cheaper than DS on demand in East US, across 8 shared sizes. Same size, one generation apart.
On-demand prices by size in East US
USD per hour for Linux. Pick a size to compare the two types.
| Size | DS | DSv2 | DSv2 vs DS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard_DS1 $0.077 | Standard_DS1_v2 $0.073 | ▼ 5% |
| 2 | Standard_DS2 $0.154 | Standard_DS2_v2 $0.146 | ▼ 5% |
| 11 | Standard_DS11 $0.193 | Standard_DS11_v2 $0.185 | ▼ 4% |
| 3 | Standard_DS3 $0.308 | Standard_DS3_v2 $0.293 | ▼ 5% |
| 12 | Standard_DS12 $0.386 | Standard_DS12_v2 $0.371 | ▼ 4% |
| 4 | Standard_DS4 $0.616 | Standard_DS4_v2 $0.585 | ▼ 5% |
| 13 | Standard_DS13 $0.771 | Standard_DS13_v2 $0.741 | ▼ 4% |
| 14 | Standard_DS14 $1.542 | Standard_DS14_v2 $1.482 | ▼ 4% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each family has.
Where DS leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Where DSv2 leads
On-demand priceCheaper in 8 of 8 shared sizes
5% cheaperSpot priceLower in 8 of 8 shared sizes
Cheaper spotSizes17 sizes here vs 8
9 moreLargest size20 vCPUs vs 16
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Each family's own page, and how it compares with others.