What is the difference between Microsoft Azure and GPU Outlet?

Microsoft Azure and GPU Outlet 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 GPU Outlet?

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 GPU Outlet?

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 9 different GPU models across both Microsoft Azure and GPU Outlet, with 0 models available from both providers.

Microsoft Azure vs GPU Outlet

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

Microsoft Azure

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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GPU Outlet

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Microsoft Azure GPUs

GPU Outlet GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $8.13/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 9Both available: 2Microsoft Azure: 8GPU Outlet: 3

Showing 9 of 9 GPUs

Last updated: 10/13/2026, 12:18:28 AM

GPU Model ↑	Microsoft Azure Price	GPU Outlet Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$3.67/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $3.67/hour Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$4.10/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $4.10/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$3.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $3.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★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: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureGPU Outlet	$11.06/hr 8x GPU	$2.30/hr★ Best 8x GPU	↑+$8.76(+380.9%)	Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 GPU Outlet $2.30/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$8.76(+380.9%) Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureGPU Outlet	$10.60/hr 8x GPU	$3.10/hr★ Best 8x GPU	↑+$7.50(+241.9%)	Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 GPU Outlet $3.10/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$7.50(+241.9%) Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • GPU Outlet	Not Available	$4.30/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	GPU Outlet API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available GPU Outlet $4.30/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price GPU Outlet 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: 10/11/2026 ★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: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API

A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$3.67/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 PCIe 80GB 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $3.67/hour Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$4.10/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $4.10/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure	$3.40/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Azure Retail Prices API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $3.40/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★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: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureGPU Outlet	$11.06/hr 8x GPU	$2.30/hr★ Best 8x GPU	↑+$8.76(+380.9%)	Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 GPU Outlet $2.30/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$8.76(+380.9%) Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureGPU Outlet	$10.60/hr 8x GPU	$3.10/hr★ Best 8x GPU	↑+$7.50(+241.9%)	Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 GPU Outlet $3.10/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$7.50(+241.9%) Azure Retail Prices API GPU Outlet API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • GPU Outlet	Not Available	$4.30/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	GPU Outlet API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available GPU Outlet $4.30/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price GPU Outlet 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: 10/11/2026 ★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: 10/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 7Both available: 0Microsoft Azure: 7GPU Outlet: 0

Showing 7 of 7 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 10/13/2026, 12:18:28 AM

Model ↑	Microsoft Azure	GPU Outlet	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-5.6 Sol OpenAI	$4.00 in $20.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-6 Astra OpenAI	$10.00 in $50.00 out	Not available	—
GPT-6.1 Sol OpenAI	$2.00 in $10.00 out	Not available	—
o3 OpenAI	$2.00 in $8.00 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

GPU Outlet

Radar board
Browse listed reserved GPU capacity by GPU model, region, availability window and listing type.
Fixed-price and auction listings
Most listings carry a seller-published per-GPU-hour rate; some are sold as lots by competitive bidding.
Brokered introductions
A request is matched to sellers by the GPU Outlet team, and the seller is revealed only after accepting it.
Verified sellers
Sellers verify their company and prove the right to sell the capacity before a listing can be reserved.
Partner API
Programmatic access to requests, opportunities, introductions and the Radar board.

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

GPU Outlet

Advantages

Per-GPU-hour rates for multi-node reserved capacity are published on the listing rather than negotiated blind.
Seller identity and the right to sell are verified before a deal can be struck.
A partner API exposes the same board and workflow programmatically.

Considerations

Reserved capacity only; there is no on-demand or hourly self-service rental.
Buying is sales-assisted: a listing becomes a request, and the deal is brokered rather than provisioned instantly.
Some listings are indicative or by inquiry and carry no published rate.

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

GPU Outlet

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

GPU Outlet

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

GPU Outlet

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create an account with a one-time email code, Google or GitHub, and set up your company.
2
Browse Radar
Filter listed reserved capacity by GPU model, region and availability window.
3
Reserve or request
Turn a listing into a request, or state your own demand for the team to match against sellers.
4
Introduction
When a seller accepts, both parties are revealed and the seller invoices the buyer directly.

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.

GPU Outlet

Global Regions

Available in multiple regions including North America and Europe.

Support

Support is available via email and in-app chat.