What is the difference between Microsoft Azure and Nebius?

Microsoft Azure and Nebius 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 Nebius?

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 Nebius?

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 5 different GPU models across both Microsoft Azure and Nebius, with 0 models available from both providers.

Microsoft Azure vs Nebius GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 5Both available: 0Microsoft Azure: 0Nebius: 5

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 4/18/2026, 3:13:57 PM

GPU Model ↑	Microsoft Azure Price	Nebius Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$5.50/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $5.50/hour Updated: 4/15/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.56/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.56/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$6.10/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $6.10/hour Updated: 4/15/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$1.55/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $1.55/hour Updated: 4/15/2026 ★Best Price Nebius

B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$5.50/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $5.50/hour Updated: 4/15/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.56/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.56/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$6.10/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $6.10/hour Updated: 4/15/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$1.55/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $1.55/hour Updated: 4/15/2026 ★Best Price Nebius

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

Nebius

Transparent GPU pricing
Published on-demand rates for H100 and H200 plus L40S options
Commitment discounts
Long-term commitments can cut on-demand rates by up to 35%
HGX clusters
Multi-GPU HGX B200/H200/H100 nodes with per-GPU table pricing
Self-service console
Launch and manage AI Cloud resources directly from the Nebius console
Docs-first platform
Comprehensive documentation across compute, networking, and data services

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

Nebius

Advantages

Transparent published hourly GPU pricing for H100/H200/L40S with commitment discounts available
HGX B200/H200/H100 options for dense multi-GPU training
Self-service console plus contact-sales for larger commitments
Vertical integration aimed at predictable pricing and performance

Considerations

Regional availability is not fully enumerated on public pages
Blackwell pre-orders and large HGX capacity require sales engagement
Pricing for ancillary services (storage/network) is less visible than GPU rates

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

Nebius

AI Cloud GPU Instances

On-demand GPU VMs with published hourly rates and commitment discounts.

HGX Clusters

Dense multi-GPU HGX nodes for large-scale training.

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

Nebius

On-demand GPU pricing

Published transparent hourly rates for H200, H100, and L40S GPUs with self-service console access.

HGX cluster pricing

Published per-GPU-hour pricing for HGX B200, HGX H200, and HGX H100 multi-GPU nodes.

Commitment discounts

Save up to 35% versus on-demand with long-term commitments and larger GPU quantities.

Blackwell pre-order

Pre-order NVIDIA Blackwell platforms through the sales contact form.

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

Nebius

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and log in to the Nebius AI Cloud console.
2
Add billing or credits
Attach a payment method to unlock on-demand GPU access.
3
Pick a GPU SKU
Choose H100, H200, L40S, or an HGX cluster size from the pricing catalog.
4
Launch and connect
Provision a VM or cluster and connect via SSH or your preferred tooling.
5
Optimize costs
Apply commitment discounts or talk to sales for large reservations.

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.

Nebius

Global Regions

GPU clusters deployed across Europe and the US; headquarters in Amsterdam with engineering hubs in Finland, Serbia, and Israel (per About page).

Support

Documentation at docs.nebius.com, self-service AI Cloud console, and contact-sales for capacity or commitments.