What is the difference between Akash Network and Gcore?

Akash Network and Gcore 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: Akash Network or Gcore?

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 Akash Network and Gcore?

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 18 different GPU models across both Akash Network and Gcore, with 0 models available from both providers.

Akash Network vs Gcore

Compare GPU pricing between Akash Network and Gcore. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Akash Network GPUs

Gcore GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.60/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 18Both available: 3Akash Network: 17Gcore: 4

Showing 15 of 18 GPUs

Last updated: 10/6/2026, 6:24:51 PM

GPU Model ↑	Akash Network Price	Gcore Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkGcore	$1.33/hr★ Best	$1.41/hr	↓$0.08(5.8%)	Akash Network Gcore
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $1.33/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Gcore $1.41/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.08(5.8%) Akash Network Gcore
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network	$5.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network $5.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkGcore	$2.72/hr	$1.71/hr★ Best	↑+$1.01(+58.7%)	Akash Network Gcore
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $2.72/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Gcore $1.71/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.01(+58.7%) Akash Network Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash NetworkGcore	$6.00/hr★ Best	$6.72/hr 8x GPU	↓$0.72(10.7%)	Akash Network Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash Network $6.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Gcore $6.72/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.72(10.7%) Akash Network Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore	Not Available	$1.21/hr★ Best	—	Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Gcore $1.21/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Gcore
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.17/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.17/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.15/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.15/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.30/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.68/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.68/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akash Network	$1.44/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akash Network $1.44/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkGcore	$1.33/hr★ Best	$1.41/hr	↓$0.08(5.8%)	Akash Network Gcore
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $1.33/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Gcore $1.41/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.08(5.8%) Akash Network Gcore
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network	$5.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
B200 180GB VRAM • Akash Network $5.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
GTX 1070 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash NetworkGcore	$2.72/hr	$1.71/hr★ Best	↑+$1.01(+58.7%)	Akash Network Gcore
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Akash Network $2.72/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 Gcore $1.71/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.01(+58.7%) Akash Network Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash NetworkGcore	$6.00/hr★ Best	$6.72/hr 8x GPU	↓$0.72(10.7%)	Akash Network Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Akash Network $6.00/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Gcore $6.72/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.72(10.7%) Akash Network Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore	Not Available	$1.21/hr★ Best	—	Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Gcore $1.21/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Gcore
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 12GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.14/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.14/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.17/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.17/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 3090 Ti 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.25/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4000 Ada 20GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.25/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.15/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.15/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.30/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Akash Network	$0.68/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • Akash Network $0.68/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akash Network	$1.44/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Akash Network
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Akash Network $1.44/hour Updated: 10/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Akash Network

Features Comparison

Akash Network

Automated Bidding
Independent infrastructure providers automatically submit competitive bids in real time for workload requests.
No Refactoring Required
Applications running in containers can be directly migrated to the Akash platform without code changes.
1-Click Templates
Pre-configured environments for popular AI models can be launched quickly.
Global Access to Hardware
Enterprise-grade GPUs and consumer-grade GPUs are accessible for various compute needs.
Operational Autonomy
Users maintain control over network routing and data residency.

Gcore

Global Edge Footprint
GPU and inference workloads deployable across 50+ cloud locations and 210+ points of presence worldwide
Blackwell Ultra Systems
8-GPU B300 SXM servers and 72-GPU GB300 NVL72 racks offered alongside H200, H100, A100 and L40S
Everywhere Inference
Managed inference platform with autoscaling, fast cold starts and protected endpoints, billed on the compute time actually used
Bare-Metal and Virtual GPUs
Dedicated 8-GPU bare-metal clusters or single-GPU virtual machines, with multi-node clusters provisioned in a single API call and automatic InfiniBand setup
Private and Third-Party Deployments
AI Cloud Stack and Everywhere AI for running models on enterprise, third-party cloud or on-premises infrastructure

Pros & Cons

Akash Network

Advantages

Decentralized infrastructure reduces dependency on single providers.
Potential for lower costs compared to traditional cloud providers.
Supports a wide variety of containerized applications.

Considerations

Limited awareness compared to larger cloud providers.
Potential complexity in understanding the decentralized model for new users.

Gcore

Advantages

Wide global edge presence beyond typical neocloud regions
Access to Blackwell Ultra B300 and GB300 NVL72 systems
Combined CDN, networking and GPU stack from a single provider
Virtual GPU shelving preserves IPs and volumes at zero compute cost between runs

Considerations

Catalog spans many products beyond GPU compute, which can complicate pricing
GPU SKU availability varies meaningfully by region
Less GPU-specialized than dedicated training neoclouds

Compute Services

Akash Network

Gcore

GPU Cloud

Bare-metal GPU clusters and virtual GPU machines provisioned through the console or API

Everywhere Inference

Managed endpoints for running models across Gcore's global footprint

Pricing Options

Akash Network

Gcore

Virtual GPU

Hourly billing for self-serve GPU virtual machines, charged only while the instance is powered on

Bare-Metal GPU Clusters

Dedicated 8-GPU servers and multi-node clusters, priced per configuration with hourly, monthly and yearly estimates in the GPU Cloud calculator

Everywhere Inference

Billing determined by the exact compute time used, measured down to the minute

Quote-Based Capacity

B300 and GB300 NVL72 systems, plus third-party cloud and on-premises deployments, are quoted by the sales team

Getting Started

Akash Network

Get Started

1
Sign Up
Create an account on the Akash console.
2
Choose a Deployment Method
Select to launch an AI workload or deploy a container.
3
Configure Resources
Specify required resources such as GPUs, memory, and region.
4
Deploy
Finalize deployment and authorize the request.

Gcore

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at the Gcore customer portal
2
Select GPU product
Choose between cloud GPU instances, bare-metal clusters, or the inference platform
3
Provision and connect
Launch via the portal or API and connect over SSH or supported orchestrators

Support & Global Availability

Akash Network

Global Regions

Global availability for GPU resources

Support

Documentation available online; support requests can be initiated through the platform.

Gcore

Global Regions

50+ cloud locations and 210+ points of presence worldwide; bare-metal GPU clusters are offered in a smaller subset of regions such as Luxembourg

Support

Documentation, API reference, help center, status page and technical support plans