What is the difference between Microsoft Azure and Nscale?

Microsoft Azure and Nscale 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 Nscale?

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 Nscale?

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 Nscale, with 0 models available from both providers.

Microsoft Azure vs Nscale GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

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

Showing 6 of 6 GPUs

Last updated: 5/12/2026, 10:22:21 PM

GPU Model ↑	Microsoft Azure Price	Nscale 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

Nscale

Vertically Integrated Stack
Owned data centers, networking, and orchestration designed end-to-end for AI workloads
Blackwell-Generation Capacity
Large-scale GB200 and B200 deployments aimed at frontier training and inference
Sovereign Infrastructure
European data center footprint targeting customers with data residency and sovereignty requirements

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

Nscale

Advantages

Reservation-led capacity for newest NVIDIA Blackwell systems
Vertically integrated control of power, networking and cooling
European footprint suited to data sovereignty needs

Considerations

On-demand availability is limited compared to marketplace neoclouds
Pricing typically requires sales engagement rather than self-serve
Shorter operational history than established hyperscalers

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

Nscale

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

Nscale

Reserved Capacity

Multi-month and multi-year reservations for dedicated GPU clusters

On-Demand Instances

Hourly billing for available GPU types where capacity allows

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

Nscale

Get Started

1
Reserve Capacity
Submit a reservation request describing GPU type, cluster size and duration
2
Provision Cluster
Work with the Nscale team to configure networking, storage and access
3
Deploy Workloads
Run training or inference via SSH, Kubernetes or Slurm on dedicated GPU nodes

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.

Nscale

Global Regions

Data centers in the United Kingdom and continental Europe

Support

Dedicated solutions architects and enterprise support tied to reservation contracts