Standard_M96s_v3vsStandard_M96s_v4
Standard_M96s_v3 is 48% cheaper than Standard_M96s_v4 on demand in East US, saving $6,524.08 a month.
| At a glance | Standard_M96s_v3 | Standard_M96s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| On-demand | $9.83/hr48% less | $18.767/hr |
| Lowest rate | $1.817/hr52% lessSpot, can be interrupted | $3.753/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_M96s_v3 | Standard_M96s_v4 | Standard_M96s_v4 vs Standard_M96s_v3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-demandPay by the hour | $9.83 | $18.767 | ▲ 91% |
| SpotCan be interrupted | 82% off$1.817 | 80% off$3.753 | ▲ 107% |
| 1-yr reservedNo upfront | 42% off$5.717 | — | — |
| 3-yr reservedNo upfront | 72% off$2.76 | — | — |
| 1-yr savings planHourly commitment | 31% off$6.782 | — | — |
| 3-yr savings planHourly commitment | 65% off$3.439 | — | — |
Key differences
The biggest lead each one has.
Where Standard_M96s_v3 leads
On-demand price$9.83 vs $18.767 per hour
48% cheaperWhere Standard_M96s_v4 leads
No clear lead on the measures we compare.
Specs
1 of 4 specs differ. Those are in bold.
| ComputeAll 2 match | Standard_M96s_v3 | Standard_M96s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| vCPUs | 96 | 96 |
| Architecture | x86_64 | x86_64 |
| Instance details1 of 1 differ | Standard_M96s_v3 | Standard_M96s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Msv3 | Msv4 |
| OtherAll 1 match | Standard_M96s_v3 | Standard_M96s_v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Specs source | derived from size name | derived from size name |
On-demand prices by region
Cheapest for Standard_M96s_v3 first. Linux, USD per hour.
| Region | Standard_M96s_v3 | Standard_M96s_v4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East USUsed in summaryeastus | $9.83 | $18.767 | ▲ 91% |
| East US 2eastus2 | $9.83 | $18.767 | ▲ 91% |
| West US 2westus2 | $9.83 | $18.767 | ▲ 91% |
| West Europewesteurope | $13.757 | $28.902 | ▲ 110% |
| Germany West Centralgermanywestcentral | $13.762 | $26.275 | ▲ 91% |
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.