Azure Virtual Machines vs Vultr Cloud Compute: Burstable Pricing (2026)

23 tiersAzureVultr

Winner

Vultr

Azure Wins

Vultr Wins

Avg Diff

41.5%

Burstable Pricing Comparison

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Category	Azure Azure Virtual Machines	Vultr Cloud Compute	Diff	Cheapest
Burstable - 12 vCPU, 24 GB RAM	$0.4990/hr Standard_B12ms ($364.27/mo)	$0.1973/hr vhp-12c-24gb-amd ($144.03/mo)	+60.5%	Vultr
Burstable - 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM	$0.1070/hr Standard_B16als_v2 ($78.11/mo)	$0.4384/hr voc-c-16c-32gb-300s-amd ($320.03/mo)	+75.6%	Azure
Burstable - 16 vCPU, 32 GB RAM	$0.6750/hr Standard_B16as_v2 ($492.75/mo)	$0.4932/hr voc-c-16c-32gb-500s-amd ($360.04/mo)	+26.9%	Vultr
Burstable - 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM	$0.0052/hr Standard_B1ls ($3.80/mo)	$0.0137/hr vc2-1c-2gb ($10.00/mo)	+62.0%	Azure
Burstable - 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM	$0.0207/hr Standard_B1ms ($15.11/mo)	$0.0164/hr vhf-1c-2gb ($11.97/mo)	+20.8%	Vultr
Burstable - 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM	$0.0104/hr Standard_B1s ($7.59/mo)	$0.0164/hr vhp-1c-2gb-amd ($11.97/mo)	+36.6%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0187/hr Standard_B2als_v2 ($13.65/mo)	$0.0274/hr vc2-2c-4gb ($20.00/mo)	+31.8%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0338/hr Standard_B2as_v2 ($24.67/mo)	$0.0329/hr vhf-2c-4gb ($24.02/mo)	+2.7%	Vultr
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0094/hr Standard_B2ats_v2 ($6.86/mo)	$0.0329/hr vhp-2c-4gb-amd ($24.02/mo)	+71.4%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0203/hr Standard_B2ls_v2 ($14.82/mo)	$0.0329/hr vhp-2c-4gb-intel ($24.02/mo)	+38.3%	Azure
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0832/hr Standard_B2ms ($60.74/mo)	$0.0548/hr voc-c-2c-4gb-50s-amd ($40.00/mo)	+34.1%	Vultr
Burstable - 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM	$0.0067/hr Standard_B2pls_v2 ($4.91/mo)	$0.0616/hr voc-c-2c-4gb-75s-amd ($44.97/mo)	+89.1%	Azure
Burstable - 32 vCPU, 64 GB RAM	$1.2130/hr Standard_B32als_v2 ($885.49/mo)	$0.8767/hr voc-c-32c-64gb-500s-amd ($639.99/mo)	+27.7%	Vultr
Burstable - 32 vCPU, 64 GB RAM	$1.2030/hr Standard_B32as_v2 ($878.19/mo)	$0.9863/hr voc-c-32c-64gb-1000s-amd ($720.00/mo)	+18.0%	Vultr
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.0606/hr Standard_B4als_v2 ($44.24/mo)	$0.0548/hr vc2-4c-8gb ($40.00/mo)	+9.6%	Vultr
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.0301/hr Standard_B4as_v2 ($21.97/mo)	$0.0658/hr vhp-4c-8gb-amd ($48.03/mo)	+54.3%	Azure
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.1660/hr Standard_B4ls_v2 ($121.18/mo)	$0.0658/hr vhp-4c-8gb-intel ($48.03/mo)	+60.4%	Vultr
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.1660/hr Standard_B4ms ($121.18/mo)	$0.1096/hr voc-c-4c-8gb-75s-amd ($80.01/mo)	+34.0%	Vultr
Burstable - 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM	$0.0238/hr Standard_B4pls_v2 ($17.37/mo)	$0.1233/hr voc-c-4c-8gb-150s-amd ($90.01/mo)	+80.7%	Azure
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.3030/hr Standard_B8als_v2 ($221.19/mo)	$0.1315/hr vhp-8c-16gb-amd ($96.00/mo)	+56.6%	Vultr
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.1350/hr Standard_B8as_v2 ($98.55/mo)	$0.1315/hr vhp-8c-16gb-intel ($96.00/mo)	+2.6%	Vultr
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.3320/hr Standard_B8ls_v2 ($242.36/mo)	$0.2192/hr voc-c-8c-16gb-150s-amd ($160.02/mo)	+34.0%	Vultr
Burstable - 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM	$0.3330/hr Standard_B8ms ($243.09/mo)	$0.2466/hr voc-c-8c-16gb-300s-amd ($180.02/mo)	+25.9%	Vultr

FAQ

Which provider is cheaper for Burstable instances, Azure Virtual Machines or Vultr Cloud Compute?

Vultr is cheaper for Burstable instances, winning 14 of 23 comparisons with an average price difference of 41.5%.

How many Burstable instance types are compared?

We compare 23 Burstable instance tiers between Azure Virtual Machines and Vultr Cloud Compute, 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.