Cloud Cost Comparison Calculator
Compare approximate monthly VM costs for AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine, and Azure Virtual Machines.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the Cloud Cost Comparison Calculator do?
You pick a virtual machine size and monthly hours, and it compares approximate monthly on-demand costs for AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine, and Azure Virtual Machines side by side.
Are these the exact current prices?
No. The rates are approximate public on-demand prices and can change. Always verify current pricing on the provider's own pricing page before deciding.
What does the 1-year commitment option do?
It applies a rough commitment discount (around 30-40 percent depending on provider) to estimate what reserved or committed-use pricing could look like.
Does it include storage and bandwidth?
No. This compares compute (vCPU and RAM) only. Storage, data transfer, and extras are billed separately by every provider.
How is the monthly cost worked out?
The tool multiplies the hourly on-demand rate of the selected instance size by the hours per month you enter, then applies the commitment discount if you turn that option on.