Azure Virtual Machines vs Linodes: Compute Optimized Pricing (2026)
9 tiersAzureLinode
Winner
Linode
Azure Wins
1
Linode Wins
8
Avg Diff
50.4%
Compute Optimized Pricing Comparison
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| Category | Azure Azure Virtual Machines | Linode Linodes | Diff | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Compute Optimized - 48 vCPU, 96 GB RAM | $4.1160/hr Standard_F48ads_v7 ($3,004.68/mo) | $1.2960/hr g6-dedicated-48 ($946.08/mo) | +68.5% | Linode |
Compute Optimized - 48 vCPU, 96 GB RAM | $3.4340/hr Standard_F48alds_v7 ($2,506.82/mo) | $1.5555/hr g7-premium-48 ($1,135.52/mo) | +54.7% | Linode |
Compute Optimized - 48 vCPU, 96 GB RAM | $2.9040/hr Standard_F48als_v6 ($2,119.92/mo) | $2.9280/hr g1-accelerated-netint-vpu-t1u8-s ($2,137.44/mo) | +0.8% | Azure |
Compute Optimized - 48 vCPU, 96 GB RAM | $2.9040/hr Standard_F48als_v7 ($2,119.92/mo) | $1.6200/hr g8-dedicated-96-48 ($1,182.60/mo) | +44.2% | Linode |
Compute Optimized - 48 vCPU, 96 GB RAM | $5.2330/hr Standard_F48amds_v7 ($3,820.09/mo) | $1.5555/hr g7-dedicated-96-48 ($1,135.52/mo) | +70.3% | Linode |
Compute Optimized - 64 vCPU, 128 GB RAM | $5.4880/hr Standard_F64ads_v7 ($4,006.24/mo) | $3.3600/hr g1-accelerated-netint-vpu-t1u8-m ($2,452.80/mo) | +38.8% | Linode |
Compute Optimized - 64 vCPU, 128 GB RAM | $4.5790/hr Standard_F64alds_v7 ($3,342.67/mo) | $2.1600/hr g8-dedicated-128-64 ($1,576.80/mo) | +52.8% | Linode |
Compute Optimized - 12 vCPU, 24 GB RAM | $1.6410/hr Standard_FX12-6mds_v2 ($1,197.93/mo) | $0.7300/hr g1-accelerated-netint-vpu-t1u2-s ($532.90/mo) | +55.5% | Linode |
Compute Optimized - 96 vCPU, 192 GB RAM | $13.1300/hr Standard_FX96-24mds_v2 ($9,584.90/mo) | $4.2240/hr g1-accelerated-netint-vpu-t1u8-l ($3,083.52/mo) | +67.8% | Linode |
FAQ
Which provider is cheaper for Compute Optimized instances, Azure Virtual Machines or Linodes?
Linode is cheaper for Compute Optimized instances, winning 8 of 9 comparisons with an average price difference of 50.4%.
How many Compute Optimized instance types are compared?
We compare 9 Compute Optimized instance tiers between Azure Virtual Machines and Linodes, covering configurations from entry-level to high-performance.
What are Compute Optimized instances used for?
Compute Optimized instances offer high-performance processors for batch processing, scientific modeling, gaming servers, and CPU-intensive workloads.
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