Standard_M96ds_v3vsStandard_M96ds_v4
Standard_M96ds_v3 is 47% cheaper than Standard_M96ds_v4 on demand in East US, saving $6,763.82 a month.
| At a glance | Standard_M96ds_v3 | Standard_M96ds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand | $10.44/hr47% less | $19.706/hr |
| Lowest rate | $1.929/hr51% lessSpot, can be interrupted | $3.941/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_M96ds_v3 | Standard_M96ds_v4 | Standard_M96ds_v4 vs Standard_M96ds_v3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demandPay by the hour | $10.44 | $19.706 | ▲ 89% |
| SpotCan be interrupted | 82% off$1.929 | 80% off$3.941 | ▲ 104% |
| 1-yr reservedNo upfront | 42% off$6.072 | — | — |
| 3-yr reservedNo upfront | 72% off$2.932 | — | — |
| 1-yr savings planHourly commitment | 31% off$7.203 | — | — |
| 3-yr savings planHourly commitment | 65% off$3.653 | — | — |
Key differences
The biggest lead each one has.
Where Standard_M96ds_v3 leads
On-demand price$10.44 vs $19.706 per hour
47% cheaperWhere Standard_M96ds_v4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Specs
1 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.
| ComputeAll 2 match | Standard_M96ds_v3 | Standard_M96ds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| vCPUs | 96 | 96 |
| Architecture | x86_64 | x86_64 |
| Instance details1 of 1 differ | Standard_M96ds_v3 | Standard_M96ds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Mdsv3 | Mdsv4 |
| OtherAll 1 match | Standard_M96ds_v3 | Standard_M96ds_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Specs source | derived from size name | derived from size name |
On-demand prices by region
Cheapest for Standard_M96ds_v3 first. Linux, USD per hour.
| Region | Standard_M96ds_v3 | Standard_M96ds_v4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East USUsed in summaryeastus | $10.44 | $19.706 | ▲ 89% |
| East US 2eastus2 | $10.44 | $19.706 | ▲ 89% |
| West US 2westus2 | $10.44 | $19.706 | ▲ 89% |
| West Europewesteurope | $14.611 | $30.347 | ▲ 108% |
| Germany West Centralgermanywestcentral | $14.616 | $27.588 | ▲ 89% |
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.