Standard_D96vds_v7vsStandard_E96vds_v7

Standard_D96vds_v7 is 22% cheaper than Standard_E96vds_v7 on demand in East US, saving $1,567.31 a month.

At a glanceStandard_D96vds_v7Standard_E96vds_v7
On-demand$7.832/hr22% less$9.979/hr
Lowest rate$1.566/hr22% lessSpot, can be interrupted$1.996/hrSpot, can be interrupted
Architecturex86_64x86_64

Prices in East US

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

OptionStandard_D96vds_v7Standard_E96vds_v7Standard_E96vds_v7 vs Standard_D96vds_v7
On-demandPay by the hour$7.832$9.979▲ 27%
SpotCan be interrupted80% off$1.56680% off$1.996▲ 27%
1-yr savings planHourly commitment32% off$5.326——
3-yr savings planHourly commitment54% off$3.603——

Key differences

The biggest lead each one has.

Where Standard_D96vds_v7 leads
On-demand price$7.832 vs $9.979 per hour
22% cheaper
Where Standard_E96vds_v7 leads

No clear lead on the measures we compare.

Specs

1 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.

ComputeAll 2 matchStandard_D96vds_v7Standard_E96vds_v7
vCPUs9696
Architecturex86_64x86_64
Instance details1 of 1 differStandard_D96vds_v7Standard_E96vds_v7
FamilyDvdsv7Evdsv7
OtherAll 1 matchStandard_D96vds_v7Standard_E96vds_v7
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.