Azure Reserved Instances vs Pay-As-You-Go — Pricing Comparison

How do Azure Reserved Instances compare to pay-as-you-go?

Azure Reserved Instances offer 30–40% savings for 1-year commitments and 55–65% savings for 3-year commitments compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. They're best for predictable, steady-state workloads running 24/7. Savings Plans offer similar discounts with more flexibility across VM families and regions.

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