c4-standard-288-metal committed use discount prices
A 1-year committed use discount for c4-standard-288-metal with no upfront payment costs $8.967 per hour in Iowa, 37% less than on demand ($14.232). The biggest saving is a 3-year committed use discount paid no upfront, at $6.405 per hour effective, 55% less.
Every option in Iowa
Linux prices. Effective price spreads any upfront payment over the term; break-even is the month the commitment starts costing less than on demand.
| Term | Option | Payment | Upfront | Hourly | Effective /hr | Effective /mo | Saving | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Committed use discount | No upfront | – | $8.967 | $8.967 | $6,545.56 | 37% | – |
| 3 years | Committed use discount | No upfront | – | $6.405 | $6.405 | $4,675.32 | 55% | – |
Committed use prices by region
USD per hour, billed monthly.
| Region | On-demand | 1-yr commitment | 3-yr commitment | 3-yr saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $14.232 | $8.966 | $6.404 | 55% |
| South Carolina | $14.232 | $8.966 | $6.404 | 55% |
| Northern Virginia | $14.232 | $8.966 | $6.404 | 55% |
| Columbus | $14.232 | $8.966 | $6.404 | 55% |
| Oregon | $14.232 | $8.966 | $6.404 | 55% |
| Netherlands | $14.944 | $9.415 | $6.725 | 55% |
| Belgium | $15.671 | $9.873 | $7.052 | 55% |
| Las Vegas | $16.03 | $10.099 | $7.213 | 55% |
| Singapore | $17.558 | $11.062 | $7.901 | 55% |
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