Standard_D96pds_v5vsStandard_E96pds_v5

Standard_D96pds_v5 is 21% cheaper than Standard_E96pds_v5 on demand in Switzerland North, saving $1,149.02 a month.

At a glanceStandard_D96pds_v5Standard_E96pds_v5
On-demand$5.76/hr21% less$7.334/hr
Lowest rate$1.064/hr27% lessSpot, can be interrupted$1.467/hrSpot, can be interrupted
Architecturearm64arm64

Prices in Switzerland North

“Off” is the discount against each type’s own on-demand price. Linux, USD per hour.

OptionStandard_D96pds_v5Standard_E96pds_v5Standard_E96pds_v5 vs Standard_D96pds_v5
On-demandPay by the hour$5.76$7.334▲ 27%
SpotCan be interrupted82% off$1.06480% off$1.467▲ 38%
1-yr savings planHourly commitment24% off$4.37832% off$4.987▲ 14%
3-yr savings planHourly commitment45% off$3.16853% off$3.447▲ 9%

Key differences

The biggest lead each one has.

Where Standard_D96pds_v5 leads
On-demand price$5.76 vs $7.334 per hour
21% cheaper
Where Standard_E96pds_v5 leads

No clear lead on the measures we compare.

Specs

1 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.

ComputeAll 2 matchStandard_D96pds_v5Standard_E96pds_v5
vCPUs9696
Architecturearm64arm64
Instance details1 of 1 differStandard_D96pds_v5Standard_E96pds_v5
FamilyDpdsv5Epdsv5
OtherAll 1 matchStandard_D96pds_v5Standard_E96pds_v5
Specs sourcederived from size namederived from size name

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Azure VM Linux prices in USD. Monthly figures use 730 hours. Prices last updated 12 Nov 2026.