Standard_DT16ads_v7vsStandard_DT16ds_v7
Standard_DT16ads_v7 is 30% cheaper than Standard_DT16ds_v7 on demand in East US, saving $273.02 a month.
| At a glance | Standard_DT16ads_v7 | Standard_DT16ds_v7 |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand | $0.866/hr30% less | $1.24/hr |
| Lowest rate | $0.1732/hr30% lessSpot, can be interrupted | $0.248/hrSpot, can be interrupted |
| Architecture | x86_64 | x86_64 |
Prices in East US
“Off” is the discount against each type’s own on-demand price. Linux, USD per hour.
| Option | Standard_DT16ads_v7 | Standard_DT16ds_v7 | Standard_DT16ds_v7 vs Standard_DT16ads_v7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demandPay by the hour | $0.866 | $1.24 | ▲ 43% |
| SpotCan be interrupted | 80% off$0.1732 | 80% off$0.248 | ▲ 43% |
Key differences
The biggest lead each one has.
Where Standard_DT16ads_v7 leads
On-demand price$0.866 vs $1.24 per hour
30% cheaperWhere Standard_DT16ds_v7 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Specs
1 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.
| ComputeAll 2 match | Standard_DT16ads_v7 | Standard_DT16ds_v7 |
|---|---|---|
| vCPUs | 16 | 16 |
| Architecture | x86_64 | x86_64 |
| Instance details1 of 1 differ | Standard_DT16ads_v7 | Standard_DT16ds_v7 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | DTadsv7 | DTdsv7 |
| OtherAll 1 match | Standard_DT16ads_v7 | Standard_DT16ds_v7 |
|---|---|---|
| Specs source | derived from size name | derived from size name |
On-demand prices by region
Cheapest for Standard_DT16ads_v7 first. Linux, USD per hour.
| Region | Standard_DT16ads_v7 | Standard_DT16ds_v7 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central UScentralus | $0.866 | $1.19 | ▲ 37% |
| East USUsed in summaryeastus | $0.866 | $1.24 | ▲ 43% |
| East US 2eastus2 | $0.866 | $1.24 | ▲ 43% |
| West US 2westus2 | $0.866 | $1.24 | ▲ 43% |
| West US 3westus3 | $0.866 | $1.24 | ▲ 43% |
| South Central USsouthcentralus | $1.038 | $1.488 | ▲ 43% |
| Germany West Centralgermanywestcentral | $1.049 | $1.428 | ▲ 36% |
Keep exploring
Each type’s own page, and how it compares with others.
Azure VM Linux prices in USD. Monthly figures use 730 hours. Prices last updated 12 Nov 2026.