Standard_D96ps_v5vsStandard_E96ps_v5

Standard_D96ps_v5 is 24% cheaper than Standard_E96ps_v5 on demand in Switzerland North, saving $1,141.72 a month.

At a glanceStandard_D96ps_v5Standard_E96ps_v5
On-demand$4.858/hr24% less$6.422/hr
Lowest rate$0.8978/hr30% lessSpot, can be interrupted$1.284/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_D96ps_v5Standard_E96ps_v5Standard_E96ps_v5 vs Standard_D96ps_v5
On-demandPay by the hour$4.858$6.422▲ 32%
SpotCan be interrupted82% off$0.897880% off$1.284▲ 43%
1-yr savings planHourly commitment24% off$3.69232% off$4.367▲ 18%
3-yr savings planHourly commitment45% off$2.67253% off$3.018▲ 13%

Key differences

The biggest lead each one has.

Where Standard_D96ps_v5 leads
On-demand price$4.858 vs $6.422 per hour
24% cheaper
Where Standard_E96ps_v5 leads

No clear lead on the measures we compare.

Specs

1 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.

ComputeAll 2 matchStandard_D96ps_v5Standard_E96ps_v5
vCPUs9696
Architecturearm64arm64
Instance details1 of 1 differStandard_D96ps_v5Standard_E96ps_v5
FamilyDpsv5Epsv5
OtherAll 1 matchStandard_D96ps_v5Standard_E96ps_v5
Specs sourcederived from size namederived from size name

Keep exploring

Each type’s own page, and how it compares with others.

Standard_D96ps_v5Dpsv5 family
Standard_D96ps_v5 prices and specsEvery size in the Dpsv5 family

Compare Standard_D96ps_v5 with

Standard_D96as_v5Standard_D96s_v5Standard_D96ps_v6
Standard_E96ps_v5Epsv5 family
Standard_E96ps_v5 prices and specsEvery size in the Epsv5 family

Compare Standard_E96ps_v5 with

Standard_E96as_v5Standard_E96s_v5Standard_E96ps_v6

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