What is the difference between Microsoft Azure and Hinode?

Microsoft Azure and Hinode 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 Hinode?

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 Hinode?

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 Hinode, with 0 models available from both providers.

Microsoft Azure vs Hinode GPU & LLM API Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 9Both available: 0Microsoft Azure: 6Hinode: 3

Showing 9 of 9 GPUs

Last updated: 8/13/2026, 2:39:02 PM

GPU Model ↑	Microsoft Azure Price	Hinode 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: 8/13/2026 ★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: 8/13/2026 ★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: 8/13/2026 ★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: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$3.99/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $3.99/hour Updated: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$4.99/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $4.99/hour Updated: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
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: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$6.99/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $6.99/hour Updated: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
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: 8/13/2026 ★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: 8/13/2026 ★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: 8/13/2026 ★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: 8/13/2026 ★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: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
L4 24GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$3.99/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $3.99/hour Updated: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$4.99/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $4.99/hour Updated: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
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: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Hinode	Not Available	$6.99/hr★ Best	—	Hinode
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Hinode $6.99/hour Updated: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Hinode
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: 8/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Azure Retail Prices API

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 3Both available: 0Microsoft Azure: 3Hinode: 0

Showing 3 of 3 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 8/13/2026, 2:39:02 PM

Model ↑	Microsoft Azure	Hinode	Input Diff ↕
GPT-5 OpenAI	$1.00 in $6.00 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

Hinode

Persistent state + auto-pause
Workstation hibernates after 15 minutes of inactivity and wakes with everything intact.
Boost
One click allows the user to swap in a bigger GPU for a single training run.
Hybrid billing
Offers both monthly subscription and hourly pay-as-you-go options.
H.265 60fps streaming
Supports streaming in 1080p60 for all tiers.
Browser or native app
Accessible via web browser or native applications for Mac and Windows.

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

Hinode

Advantages

Dedicated GPU access for individual users
Environment persists between sessions
Auto-pause functionality to save costs

Considerations

Limited regional availability
Dependent on browser compatibility for certain features

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

Hinode

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

Hinode

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

Hinode

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create an account in seconds, without a trial.
2
Launch your workstation
Boots to an Ubuntu desktop ready for use.
3
Connect anywhere
Access the desktop through a browser or native app.
4
Boost when needed
Upgrade to a higher tier GPU for demanding tasks.

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.

Hinode

Global Regions

US, EU

Support

Email and chat support available.