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Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Microsoft Azure and Thunder Compute. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.
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Average Price Difference: $5.95/hour between comparable GPUs
| GPU Model ↑ | Microsoft Azure Price | Thunder Compute Price | Price Diff ↕ | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureThunder Compute | ↑+$2.83(+337.3%) | |||
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • $3.67/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 $0.84/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.83(+337.3%) | ||||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • | ||||
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureThunder Compute | 8x GPU | ↑+$9.07(+455.8%) | ||
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/14/2026 $1.99/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$9.07(+455.8%) | ||||
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
H200 141GB VRAM • $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
MI300X 192GB VRAM • $6.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • | ||||
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureThunder Compute | ↑+$2.83(+337.3%) | |||
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • $3.67/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 $0.84/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.83(+337.3%) | ||||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • | ||||
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft AzureThunder Compute | 8x GPU | ↑+$9.07(+455.8%) | ||
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/14/2026 $1.99/hour Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$9.07(+455.8%) | ||||
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
H200 141GB VRAM • $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
MI300X 192GB VRAM • $6.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • | ||||
| Model ↑ | Microsoft Azure | Thunder Compute | Input Diff ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
OpenAI | $4.00 in $24.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $2.00 in $8.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $1.00 in $6.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $1.25 in $10.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $1.75 in $14.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $2.50 in $15.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $1.10 in $4.40 out | Not available | — |
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Unified AI platform with a catalog of models, agents, and tools for building and governing AI applications
Seamless integration with Microsoft ecosystem and enterprise tools
Strong hybrid and multi-cloud support with Azure Arc
Industry-leading security features and compliance certifications
Extensive worldwide network of data centers and edge locations
Spin up a dedicated cloud GPU in seconds.
Customize vCPUs, RAM, and storage.
Supports 7-10 Gbps networking speeds.
Integrated VS Code extension for easier development.
Ability to take snapshots for later use.
GPU-enabled VMs for various workloads
Managed Kubernetes service with GPU support
End-to-end ML platform with GPU acceleration
Pay for compute capacity by the second, with no long-term commitments or upfront payments
Significant cost reduction versus pay-as-you-go rates in exchange for a one-year or three-year term; suited to stable, predictable workloads
Unused Azure compute capacity at deep discounts for interruptible workloads
Cost savings for existing Windows Server and SQL Server licenses
Save money across select compute services globally by committing to spend a fixed hourly amount for 1 or 3 years
Sign up for Azure and get started with free credits
Configure your subscription, resource groups, and access controls
Select from VMs, containers, or serverless based on your needs
Launch your first GPU-enabled instance or AI service
Sign up for an account on the Thunder Compute platform.
Select a pre-built template for your AI workflow.
Adjust the vCPUs, RAM, and storage as necessary.
Start your GPU instance with a single click.
Use the VS Code extension to access your persistent environment.
60+ regions worldwide with multiple availability zones
Basic, Developer, Standard, and Professional Direct support plans with 24/7 options. Extensive documentation and community resources.
Available in the US and possibly other regions.
24/7 support via email and chat.