How to use the Cloud Cost Comparison Calculator
- 1. Pick a size2 vCPU / 8 GB, 4 vCPU / 16 GB or 8 vCPU / 32 GB.
- 2. Set usageHow many servers and how many hours a month.
- 3. CompareSee each option's hourly and monthly cost, ranked from cheapest.
What's being compared
The calculator compares general-purpose virtual machines with the same vCPU and memory in Indian regions: AWS m7i (Intel) and m7g (Graviton, Arm) in Mumbai, Azure D-series v5 in Central India, and Google Cloud e2-standard in Mumbai. Larger sizes cost twice and four times the 2-vCPU price in all of these families, so one hourly price per provider is enough. Results are ranked, with the gap to the cheapest shown as a percentage. Prices are on-demand list prices checked on 10 November 2026, and every rate is editable, because cloud prices change. Confirm them on the provider's pricing page before you budget.
List prices are only part of the story. Google applies sustained-use discounts automatically on some machine types, all three offer one- and three-year commitments, and storage, bandwidth and support plans differ, so compare complete bills in each provider's calculator before choosing.
Worked example
Three servers of 2 vCPU and 8 GB running all month (730 hours): AWS Graviton m7g.large is cheapest at ₹12,002 a month, then Google Cloud e2-standard-2 at ₹16,572 (+38%), Azure D2s v5 at ₹20,792 (+73%), and AWS m7i.large at ₹21,842 (+82%), before tax at ₹94 per dollar.
Choosing wisely
- Arm servers are cheapest, but check that your software and Docker images support Arm.
- Data transfer out often decides the real winner for public websites.
- Team skills and managed services matter as much as the hourly price.
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same CPUs?
No. vCPU counts match, but processor generations differ, so performance per vCPU can vary; benchmark your own workload if it's CPU-heavy.
Why isn't GST included here?
Tax treatment differs by provider and billing entity, so the comparison stays before tax.
Is the cloud cost comparison free?
Yes. You can open the cloud cost comparison and change every input and rate without signing up. When you compare clouds for the first time, we ask once for your name and WhatsApp number; after that it, and every other Uncodemy tool, opens straight away.