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Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between Microsoft Azure and UpCloud. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.
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| GPU Model ↑ | Microsoft Azure Price | UpCloud Price | Price Diff ↕ | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • | ||||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • | ||||
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
H200 141GB VRAM • $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
MI300X 192GB VRAM • $6.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • | ||||
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • | ||||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
H100 NVL 94GB VRAM • | ||||
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • $11.06/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
H200 141GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
H200 141GB VRAM • $10.60/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | 8x GPU | Not Available | — | |
MI300X 192GB VRAM • $6.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 8/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available | ||||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Microsoft Azure | Not Available | — | ||
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • | ||||
| Model ↑ | Microsoft Azure | UpCloud | Input Diff ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
OpenAI | $4.00 in $24.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $2.00 in $8.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $2.50 in $10.00 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $0.750 in $4.50 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $0.200 in $1.25 out | Not available | — |
OpenAI | $10.00 in $40.00 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
No shared hardware — each GPU is always dedicated to a single server with full performance isolation
Helsinki data center powered entirely by renewable energy with up to 90% waste heat recovery for district heating
GDPR-compliant infrastructure in Finland with strong jurisdictional protections and no third-party dependencies
No egress fees — outbound data transfer is included at no extra cost
Pay only for active compute time with hourly billing, no rigid contracts or long-term commitments required
GPU-enabled VMs for various workloads
Managed Kubernetes service with GPU support
End-to-end ML platform with GPU acceleration
On-demand and spot NVIDIA L4, L40S, H100, and B200 GPU instances with dedicated hardware and AMD EPYC processors
Dedicated private cloud infrastructure with NVIDIA L4, L40S, and H200 NVL GPUs
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
Hourly billing for L4, L40S, H100, and B200 GPU instances with no upfront commitment — pay only for active compute time
Discounted spot pricing for GPU Servers, offering lower hourly rates for interruptible workloads
Fixed monthly pricing for dedicated private cloud GPU infrastructure with L4, L40S, and H200 NVL
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 at upcloud.com and complete account verification
Choose from NVIDIA L4, L40S, H100, or B200 GPU configurations with varying vCPU and RAM options
Use pre-configured GPU Ubuntu templates to get started quickly with CUDA and ML frameworks
Add block storage devices (1 GB–4 TB each) from any storage tier for your operating system and data
60+ regions worldwide with multiple availability zones
Basic, Developer, Standard, and Professional Direct support plans with 24/7 options. Extensive documentation and community resources.
Helsinki, Finland (Telia Helsinki Data Center)
Documentation, API reference, and support team available through the UpCloud control panel