What is the difference between Akamai Cloud and Thunder Compute?

Akamai Cloud and Thunder Compute are both cloud GPU providers offering different pricing models, features, and GPU availability. Use our comparison tool to see real-time pricing and feature differences.

Which is cheaper: Akamai Cloud or Thunder Compute?

Pricing varies by GPU model and usage requirements. Check our real-time comparison table to find the best deals for your specific needs.

Can I switch between Akamai Cloud and Thunder Compute?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

How many GPU models are available for comparison?

We track pricing for 7 different GPU models across both Akamai Cloud and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akamai Cloud vs Thunder Compute GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 0Akamai Cloud: 2Thunder Compute: 5

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 6:00:41 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akamai Cloud Price	Thunder Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.77/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$2.19/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$0.52/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $0.52/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$2.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $2.50/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.77/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$2.19/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$0.52/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $0.52/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud	$2.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akamai Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akamai Cloud $2.50/hour Updated: 6/29/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akamai Cloud

Features Comparison

Akamai Cloud

RTX-Class GPU Plans
Workstation and Blackwell-generation RTX cards exposed as predictable GPU Linodes
Global Akamai Backbone
GPU instances available across the broader Akamai compute and CDN footprint
Predictable Monthly Pricing
Flat monthly pricing on GPU Linodes with hourly fallback

Thunder Compute

Rapid deployment
Spin up a dedicated cloud GPU in seconds.
Flexible configurations
Customize vCPUs, RAM, and storage.
Networking
Supports 7-10 Gbps networking speeds.
Development tools
Integrated VS Code extension for easier development.
Snapshot capabilities
Ability to take snapshots for later use.

Pros & Cons

Akamai Cloud

Advantages

Predictable flat-rate pricing model
Global region coverage inherited from the Akamai network
Blackwell-generation RTX PRO 6000 available alongside older RTX SKUs

Considerations

Catalog focused on RTX cards; H100/H200/B200 are not part of the public lineup
Limited multi-GPU and large-cluster offerings versus dedicated neoclouds
Less optimized for frontier-scale training

Thunder Compute

Advantages

User-friendly interface
Quick scaling options
Integrated development environment

Considerations

Limited availability in regions
Potential performance variability depending on load

Compute Services

Akamai Cloud

Thunder Compute

Pricing Options

Akamai Cloud

Monthly GPU Linodes

Flat monthly pricing for GPU-equipped virtual machines

Hourly Billing

Hourly billing fallback when instances run for less than a month

Thunder Compute

Getting Started

Akamai Cloud

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at the Akamai Cloud / Linode console
2
Choose a GPU Linode plan
Select RTX 4000 Ada, Quadro RTX 6000 or RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell with the desired GPU count
3
Deploy and connect
Provision the instance via console, CLI or API and connect over SSH

Thunder Compute

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for an account on the Thunder Compute platform.
2
Choose a template
Select a pre-built template for your AI workflow.
3
Customize your setup
Adjust the vCPUs, RAM, and storage as necessary.
4
Launch your instance
Start your GPU instance with a single click.
5
Connect to your environment
Use the VS Code extension to access your persistent environment.

Support & Global Availability

Akamai Cloud

Global Regions

Global region coverage across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia

Support

Documentation, community resources and 24/7 paid support tiers

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.