Azure Virtual Machines vs Linodes: Burstable Pricing (2026)

25 tiersAzureLinode

Winner

Azure

Azure Wins

Linode Wins

Avg Diff

38.7%

Burstable Pricing Comparison

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Category	Azure Azure Virtual Machines	Linode Linodes	Diff	Cheapest
Burstable - 12 vCPU, 24 GB RAM	$0.4990/hr Standard_B12ms ($364.27/mo)	$0.5300/hr g1-accelerated-netint-vpu-t1u1-m ($386.90/mo)	+5.8%	Azure
Burstable - 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM	$0.1070/hr Standard_B16als_v2 ($78.11/mo)	$0.4320/hr g6-dedicated-16 ($315.36/mo)	+75.2%	Azure
Burstable - 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM	$0.6750/hr Standard_B16as_v2 ($492.75/mo)	$0.5190/hr g7-premium-16 ($378.87/mo)	+23.1%	Linode
Burstable - 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM	$0.2650/hr Standard_B16ls_v2 ($193.45/mo)	$0.5400/hr g8-dedicated-32-16 ($394.20/mo)	+50.9%	Azure
Burstable - 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM	$0.6660/hr Standard_B16ms ($486.18/mo)	$0.5190/hr g7-dedicated-32-16 ($378.87/mo)	+22.1%	Linode
Burstable - 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM	$0.0052/hr Standard_B1ls ($3.80/mo)	$0.0180/hr g6-standard-1 ($13.14/mo)	+71.1%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0187/hr Standard_B2als_v2 ($13.65/mo)	$0.0360/hr g6-standard-2 ($26.28/mo)	+48.1%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0338/hr Standard_B2as_v2 ($24.67/mo)	$0.0540/hr g6-dedicated-2 ($39.42/mo)	+37.4%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0094/hr Standard_B2ats_v2 ($6.86/mo)	$0.0645/hr g7-premium-2 ($47.09/mo)	+85.4%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0203/hr Standard_B2ls_v2 ($14.82/mo)	$0.0700/hr g8-dedicated-4-2 ($51.10/mo)	+71.0%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0832/hr Standard_B2ms ($60.74/mo)	$0.0645/hr g7-dedicated-4-2 ($47.09/mo)	+22.5%	Linode
Burstable - 32 vCPU, 64 GB RAM	$1.2130/hr Standard_B32als_v2 ($885.49/mo)	$0.8640/hr g6-dedicated-32 ($630.72/mo)	+28.8%	Linode
Burstable - 32 vCPU, 64 GB RAM	$1.2030/hr Standard_B32as_v2 ($878.19/mo)	$1.0365/hr g7-premium-32 ($756.64/mo)	+13.8%	Linode
Burstable - 32 vCPU, 64 GB RAM	$0.5300/hr Standard_B32ls_v2 ($386.90/mo)	$1.0800/hr g8-dedicated-64-32 ($788.40/mo)	+50.9%	Azure
Burstable - 32 vCPU, 64 GB RAM	$1.4780/hr Standard_B32s_v2 ($1,078.94/mo)	$1.0365/hr g7-dedicated-64-32 ($756.64/mo)	+29.9%	Linode
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.0606/hr Standard_B4als_v2 ($44.24/mo)	$0.0720/hr g6-standard-4 ($52.56/mo)	+15.8%	Azure
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.0301/hr Standard_B4as_v2 ($21.97/mo)	$0.1080/hr g6-dedicated-4 ($78.84/mo)	+72.1%	Azure
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.1660/hr Standard_B4ls_v2 ($121.18/mo)	$0.1290/hr g7-premium-4 ($94.17/mo)	+22.3%	Linode
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.1660/hr Standard_B4ms ($121.18/mo)	$0.1400/hr g8-dedicated-8-4 ($102.20/mo)	+15.7%	Linode
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.0238/hr Standard_B4pls_v2 ($17.37/mo)	$0.1290/hr g7-dedicated-8-4 ($94.17/mo)	+81.6%	Azure
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.3030/hr Standard_B8als_v2 ($221.19/mo)	$0.2160/hr g6-dedicated-8 ($157.68/mo)	+28.7%	Linode
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.1350/hr Standard_B8as_v2 ($98.55/mo)	$0.2595/hr g7-premium-8 ($189.44/mo)	+48.0%	Azure
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.3320/hr Standard_B8ls_v2 ($242.36/mo)	$0.4200/hr g1-accelerated-netint-vpu-t1u1-s ($306.60/mo)	+21.0%	Azure
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.3330/hr Standard_B8ms ($243.09/mo)	$0.2700/hr g8-dedicated-16-8 ($197.10/mo)	+18.9%	Linode
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.2380/hr Standard_B8pls_v2 ($173.74/mo)	$0.2595/hr g7-dedicated-16-8 ($189.44/mo)	+8.3%	Azure

FAQ

Which provider is cheaper for Burstable instances, Azure Virtual Machines or Linodes?

Azure is cheaper for Burstable instances, winning 15 of 25 comparisons with an average price difference of 38.7%.

How many Burstable instance types are compared?

We compare 25 Burstable instance tiers between Azure Virtual Machines and Linodes, covering configurations from entry-level to high-performance.

What are Burstable instances used for?

Burstable instances provide a baseline level of CPU performance with the ability to burst above the baseline. Ideal for workloads with variable CPU usage like web servers and small databases.