Azure Virtual Machines vs Vultr Cloud Compute: Compute Optimized Pricing (2026)
3 tiersAzureVultr
Winner
Vultr
Azure Wins
1
Vultr Wins
2
Avg Diff
60.9%
Compute Optimized Pricing Comparison
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| Category | Azure Azure Virtual Machines | Vultr Cloud Compute | Diff | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Compute Optimized - 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | $0.0099/hr Standard_F1 ($7.23/mo) | $0.0164/hr vhp-1c-2gb-intel ($11.97/mo) | +39.6% | Azure |
Compute Optimized - 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | $0.0858/hr Standard_F1ads_v7 ($62.63/mo) | $0.0384/hr voc-c-1c-2gb-25s-amd ($28.03/mo) | +55.2% | Vultr |
Compute Optimized - 12 vCPU, 24 GB RAM | $1.6410/hr Standard_FX12-6mds_v2 ($1,197.93/mo) | $0.1973/hr vhp-12c-24gb-intel ($144.03/mo) | +88.0% | Vultr |
FAQ
Which provider is cheaper for Compute Optimized instances, Azure Virtual Machines or Vultr Cloud Compute?
Vultr is cheaper for Compute Optimized instances, winning 2 of 3 comparisons with an average price difference of 60.9%.
How many Compute Optimized instance types are compared?
We compare 3 Compute Optimized instance tiers between Azure Virtual Machines and Vultr Cloud Compute, 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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