What is the difference between Microsoft Azure and Gcore?

Microsoft Azure 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: Microsoft Azure 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 Microsoft Azure 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 6 different GPU models across both Microsoft Azure and Gcore, with 0 models available from both providers.

Microsoft Azure vs Gcore GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 6Both available: 0Microsoft Azure: 6Gcore: 0

Showing 6 of 6 GPUs

Last updated: 5/12/2026, 10:21:38 PM

GPU Model ↑	Microsoft Azure Price	Gcore Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
A10 24GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.59/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.68/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.68/hour Updated: 4/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.75/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.75/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$2.19/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $2.19/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.20/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.20/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.51/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.51/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure

A10 24GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.59/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
A10 24GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.59/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.68/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.68/hour Updated: 4/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.75/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.75/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$2.19/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $2.19/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.20/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.20/hour Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.51/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Microsoft Azure
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.51/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 5/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Microsoft Azure

Features Comparison

Microsoft Azure

Azure AI
Comprehensive suite of AI services and tools for building intelligent applications
Enterprise Integration
Seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise tools
Hybrid Capabilities
Strong hybrid and multi-cloud support with Azure Arc
Advanced Security
Industry-leading security features and compliance certifications
Global Scale
Extensive worldwide network of data centers and edge locations

Gcore

Global Edge Footprint
GPU and inference workloads deployable across Gcore's worldwide edge points of presence
GB200 Capacity
Blackwell-generation GB200 systems available alongside H100 and H200
Inference at the Edge
Managed inference platform that serves models from regions closest to users
Bare-Metal and Cloud GPUs
Both managed cloud GPU instances and dedicated bare-metal nodes

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Azure

Advantages

Strong enterprise integration and support
Comprehensive AI and machine learning services
Advanced security and compliance features
Extensive hybrid cloud capabilities

Considerations

Complex pricing and billing structure
Can be expensive for certain workloads
Steeper learning curve for new users

Gcore

Advantages

Wide global edge presence beyond typical neocloud regions
Access to Blackwell-generation GB200 systems
Combined CDN, networking and GPU stack from a single provider

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

Microsoft Azure

Azure Virtual Machines

GPU-enabled VMs for various workloads

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Managed Kubernetes service with GPU support

Integrated GPU node pools
Automated scaling and updates

Azure Machine Learning

End-to-end ML platform with GPU acceleration

Automated ML capabilities
Integrated MLOps

Gcore

Pricing Options

Microsoft Azure

Pay-as-you-go

Flexible pricing with no upfront commitment

Reserved VM Instances

Save up to 72% with 1 or 3-year commitments

Spot VMs

Up to 90% savings for interruptible workloads

Azure Hybrid Benefit

Cost savings for existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses

Azure savings plan for compute

Save money across select compute services globally by committing to spend a fixed hourly amount for 1 or 3 years

Gcore

On-Demand Cloud GPUs

Hourly billing for self-serve GPU virtual machines

Bare-Metal Clusters

Dedicated bare-metal GPU servers, typically reservation-led

Inference Platform

Per-request or per-second billing for hosted model endpoints at the edge

Getting Started

Microsoft Azure

Get Started

1
Create an Azure account
Sign up for Azure and get started with free credits
2
Set up your environment
Configure your subscription, resource groups, and access controls
3
Choose compute services
Select from VMs, containers, or serverless based on your needs
4
Deploy resources
Launch your first GPU-enabled instance or AI service

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

Microsoft Azure

Global Regions

60+ regions worldwide with multiple availability zones

Support

Basic, Developer, Standard, and Professional Direct support plans with 24/7 options. Extensive documentation and community resources.

Gcore

Global Regions

Global edge presence across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Support

Documentation, support tickets and enterprise contracts