What is the difference between Anthropic and Crusoe?

Anthropic and Crusoe 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: Anthropic or Crusoe?

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 Anthropic and Crusoe?

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 8 different GPU models across both Anthropic and Crusoe, with 0 models available from both providers.

Anthropic vs Crusoe

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Anthropic and Crusoe. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Anthropic

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Crusoe

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Anthropic GPUs

Crusoe GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 0Anthropic: 0Crusoe: 8

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 4/4/2026, 9:59:01 AM

GPU Model ↑	Anthropic Price	Crusoe Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$1.00/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $1.00/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$1.30/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $1.30/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $0.40/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$3.90/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $3.90/hour Updated: 4/2/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$4.29/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 4/2/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$0.50/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $0.50/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$3.45/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$3.45/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 4/2/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$1.00/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $1.00/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$1.30/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $1.30/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $0.40/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$3.90/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $3.90/hour Updated: 4/2/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$4.29/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 4/2/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$0.50/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $0.50/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$3.45/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Crusoe	Not Available	$3.45/hr★ Best	—	Crusoe
MI355X 288GB VRAM • Not Available Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 4/2/2026 ★Best Price Crusoe

Features Comparison

Anthropic

Claude Model Family
Access to Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3.5 Haiku, and Claude 3 Opus models
Large Context Windows
200K tokens standard with extended context options for large document analysis
Prompt Caching
Up to 90% cost savings on repeated content with cache durations
Vision Support
Process images and PDF documents natively
Tool Use
Function calling, code execution, and computer use capabilities
Batch API
50% cost reduction for asynchronous processing

Crusoe

Sustainable Computing
Powered by stranded and wasted energy sources to reduce carbon emissions
Fast Spin Up
Machines are deployed quickly when they are launched
Persistent Storage
Disk storage that can be used across multiple instances
SXM Support
Provides instances with NVIDIA SXM GPU interconnects
SLA Guarantee
Provider offers an SLA on uptime and performance

Pros & Cons

Anthropic

Advantages

Excellent developer experience with clean API design
Superior coding performance on industry benchmarks
Massive context window up to 200K tokens
Significant cost savings via prompt caching

Considerations

No image or video generation capabilities
Higher cost for top-tier Opus models
Limited third-party integrations compared to competitors

Crusoe

Advantages

Great GPU availability for on-demand use
Affordable pricing for GPU instances
Environmentally sustainable approach using stranded energy
SLA guarantee on uptime and performance

Considerations

Limited GPU variety (primarily A100, A100_80G, and L40S)
Regional focus rather than global presence
Newer player in the cloud GPU market

Compute Services

Anthropic

Crusoe

GPU Instances

High-performance GPU instances powered by NVIDIA GPUs

Reserved Clusters

Large-scale reserved GPU clusters for enterprise and research workloads

Custom node configurations
Flexible interconnect options

Pricing Options

Anthropic

Pay-per-token

Per million token pricing starting at $0.25/$1.25 for Haiku

Prompt Caching

90% savings on cached content with 5-minute and 1-hour options

Batch API

50% discount on all tokens for async processing

Crusoe

Getting Started

Anthropic

Get Started

1
Create Console account
Sign up at console.anthropic.com
2
Generate API key
Create an API key from Account Settings
3
Install SDK
pip install anthropic (Python) or npm install @anthropic-ai/sdk (TypeScript)
4
Make first API call
Call the Messages API endpoint with your API key

Crusoe

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for Crusoe Cloud services through their website
2
Select GPU instance
Choose from available GPU types (A100, A100_80G, or L40S)
3
Configure storage
Set up persistent storage options for your workloads
4
Launch instance
Deploy your instance with fast spin-up times

Support & Global Availability

Anthropic

Global Regions

150+ countries including US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Japan. Available via direct API, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, and Azure

Support

Documentation, Discord community (50K+ members), email support, Help Center, and enterprise support options

Crusoe

Global Regions

Strategically located data centers in low-cost energy areas of the United States

Support

Documentation, SOC II certified infrastructure