Cloud Cost Comparison Calculator
Compare approximate monthly VM costs for AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine, and Azure Virtual Machines.
Rates are approximate public on-demand prices (2026) for general-purpose instances. Always verify current pricing on the provider site before deciding. Storage and bandwidth are not included.
730 = running 24/7
Monthly cost comparison (USD)
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Tips to lower your bill
- Commit for 1–3 years (Reserved Instances / Committed Use) for steady workloads — typically 30–60% cheaper.
- Use spot / preemptible VMs for batch jobs and testing — up to 90% cheaper, but they can be interrupted.
- Turn off dev and staging servers overnight and on weekends.
- Right-size: most VMs run under 20% CPU — monitor and downsize.