What is the difference between Microsoft Azure and Gonka?

Microsoft Azure and Gonka 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 Gonka?

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 Gonka?

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 Gonka, with 0 models available from both providers.

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Microsoft Azure vs Gonka

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Microsoft Azure and Gonka. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Microsoft Azure

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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Gonka

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Microsoft Azure GPUs

Gonka GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

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

Showing 6 of 6 GPUs

Last updated: 9/20/2026, 2:37:38 PM

GPU Model ↑	Microsoft Azure Price	Gonka Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$3.67/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $3.67/hour Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$6.98/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $6.98/hour Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$11.06/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$10.60/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$6.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $6.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.34/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.34/hour Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$3.67/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $3.67/hour Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$6.98/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $6.98/hour Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$11.06/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$10.60/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$6.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $6.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$0.34/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $0.34/hour Updated: 9/20/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 9Both available: 0Microsoft Azure: 9Gonka: 0

Showing 9 of 9 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 9/20/2026, 2:37:37 PM

Model ↑	Microsoft Azure	Gonka	Input Diff ↕
GPT-4o OpenAI	$2.50 in $10.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-4o mini OpenAI	$0.150 in $0.600 out	Not available	—
GPT-5.4 OpenAI	$2.50 in $15.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-5.5 OpenAI	$5.00 in $30.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-5.6 Sol OpenAI	$5.00 in $30.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-5.6 Terra OpenAI	$2.00 in $12.00 out	Not available	—
o3 OpenAI	$2.00 in $8.00 out	Not available	—
o3 Deep Research OpenAI	$10.00 in $40.00 out	Not available	—
o4-mini OpenAI	$1.10 in $4.40 out	Not available	—

Features Comparison

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Foundry
Unified AI platform with a catalog of models, agents, and tools for building and governing AI 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

Gonka

OpenAI-compatible inference API
Developers send requests through an OpenAI-compatible endpoint and pay for usage in GNK
Compute-as-consensus
A transformer-based proof-of-work mechanism aims to direct nearly all participating hardware at AI inference rather than at separate security computation
Permissionless hosting
GPU owners register as hosts, post collateral, run ML nodes, and are rewarded based on the amount and quality of compute they contribute
Open-weight model catalog
Documented bootstrap procedures for hosting models such as DeepSeek, Kimi, and MiniMax across the network
Self-hosted gateway option
Developers can run their own gateway and broker setup instead of relying on a shared entry point
Cross-chain transfers
Ethereum bridge and IBC routes for moving GNK and USDT in and out of the network

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

Gonka

Advantages

Inference is exposed through an OpenAI-compatible API, so existing client libraries work without rewrites
Model catalog tracks recent open-weight releases from DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax
Consensus design targets useful inference work rather than separate security computation
Documented onboarding path for GPU owners who want to sell capacity into the network

Considerations

Usage is settled in GNK, which requires wallet setup, token acquisition, and exposure to token price movement
No conventional GPU instance rental — developers buy inference, not machines
Model availability and capacity depend on independent hosts rather than a single operator

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

Gonka

Pricing Options

Microsoft Azure

Pay as you go

Pay for compute capacity by the second, with no long-term commitments or upfront payments

Reserved VM Instances

Significant cost reduction versus pay-as-you-go rates in exchange for a one-year or three-year term; suited to stable, predictable workloads

Spot VMs

Unused Azure compute capacity at deep discounts 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

Gonka

Token-metered inference

Inference is paid per request in GNK; per-model rates are published in the network documentation rather than as USD hourly rates

Host rewards

GPU hosts earn GNK according to the amount and quality of compute they contribute to the network

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

Gonka

Get Started

1
Create a Gonka account
Set up a wallet to hold GNK and sign network transactions
2
Fund the wallet
Acquire GNK on Uniswap or bridge tokens in from Ethereum
3
Connect an OpenAI-compatible client
Follow the developer quickstart to point an existing SDK at the network, or run your own gateway
4
Or join as a host
Review the hardware specifications, post collateral, and follow the node setup guide to serve inference

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.

Gonka

Support

Documentation site with FAQ and error reference, Discord community, GitHub repository, and a vulnerability reporting process