What is the difference between Civo and Thunder Compute?

Civo and Thunder Compute 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: Civo or Thunder Compute?

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 Civo and Thunder Compute?

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 Civo and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

Civo vs Thunder Compute GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 9Both available: 3Civo: 7Thunder Compute: 5

Showing 9 of 9 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 5:57:38 PM

GPU Model ↑	Civo Price	Thunder Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoThunder Compute	$0.69/hr★ Best	$0.77/hr	↓$0.08(10.4%)	Civo Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 6/21/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.08(10.4%) Civo Thunder Compute
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • CivoThunder Compute	$1.99/hr★ Best	$2.19/hr	↓$0.20(9.1%)	Civo Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.99/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.20(9.1%) Civo Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoThunder Compute	$2.49/hr	$1.99/hr★ Best	↑+$0.50(+25.1%)	Civo Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.50(+25.1%) Civo Thunder Compute
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo	$0.69/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoThunder Compute	$0.69/hr★ Best	$0.77/hr	↓$0.08(10.4%)	Civo Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $0.69/hour Updated: 6/21/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.08(10.4%) Civo Thunder Compute
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo	$3.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Civo
B200 192GB VRAM • Civo $3.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • CivoThunder Compute	$1.99/hr★ Best	$2.19/hr	↓$0.20(9.1%)	Civo Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Civo $1.99/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.20(9.1%) Civo Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CivoThunder Compute	$2.49/hr	$1.99/hr★ Best	↑+$0.50(+25.1%)	Civo Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Civo $2.49/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.50(+25.1%) Civo Thunder Compute
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo	$2.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
H200 141GB VRAM • Civo $2.99/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo	$0.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Civo
L40S 48GB VRAM • Civo $0.89/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Civo
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

Features Comparison

Civo

Fast Kubernetes
K3s-based managed clusters that typically launch in under 90 seconds
GPU Cloud
NVIDIA B200, H200, H100 (PCIe/SXM), L40S, and A100 options for AI training and inference
Public and Private Cloud
Public regions plus private cloud with CivoStack and FlexCore appliances for sovereignty needs
Predictable Pricing
Transparent hourly rates with no control-plane fees and straightforward egress costs
Developer Tooling
CLI, API, Terraform provider, and Helm-ready clusters out of the box

Thunder Compute

Rapid deployment
Spin up a dedicated cloud GPU in seconds.
Flexible configurations
Customize vCPUs, RAM, and storage.
Networking
Supports 7-10 Gbps networking speeds.
Development tools
Integrated VS Code extension for easier development.
Snapshot capabilities
Ability to take snapshots for later use.

Pros & Cons

Civo

Advantages

Very fast cluster provisioning and simple developer UX
Clear pricing with no managed control-plane charges
Range of modern NVIDIA GPUs including B200/H200
Supports both Kubernetes clusters and standalone GPU compute

Considerations

Smaller global region footprint than hyperscalers
GPU capacity can be limited depending on region
Fewer managed services compared to larger clouds

Thunder Compute

Advantages

User-friendly interface
Quick scaling options
Integrated development environment

Considerations

Limited availability in regions
Potential performance variability depending on load

Compute Services

Civo

Managed Kubernetes

K3s-based managed Kubernetes with fast launch times and built-in load balancers, ingress, and CNI.

Clusters typically ready in under 90 seconds
Built-in CNI and ingress with no control-plane fee

GPU Compute

On-demand NVIDIA GPU instances for AI training, inference, and 3D workloads.

Thunder Compute

Pricing Options

Civo

On-Demand GPU Instances

Hourly pricing for GPU compute with simple, per-accelerator rates

Pay-as-you-go Kubernetes

Node-based billing with free control plane and straightforward bandwidth pricing

Private Cloud Reservations

Dedicated CivoStack or FlexCore deployments for sovereignty and predictable spend

Thunder Compute

Getting Started

Civo

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and claim the trial credit to explore the platform
2
Pick a region
Choose from London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, or Phoenix for public cloud deployments
3
Launch a cluster or GPU node
Create a Kubernetes cluster or start GPU compute with your preferred accelerator
4
Deploy your workload
Use kubectl, Helm, or Civo CLI to ship apps or ML stacks
5
Monitor and scale
Scale node pools, add GPU nodes, and watch usage from the dashboard or API

Thunder Compute

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for an account on the Thunder Compute platform.
2
Choose a template
Select a pre-built template for your AI workflow.
3
Customize your setup
Adjust the vCPUs, RAM, and storage as necessary.
4
Launch your instance
Start your GPU instance with a single click.
5
Connect to your environment
Use the VS Code extension to access your persistent environment.

Support & Global Availability

Civo

Global Regions

Public regions in London, Frankfurt, Mumbai, New York, and Phoenix; private cloud available globally via CivoStack/FlexCore.

Support

Documentation, community Slack, and ticketed/email support with account team options for enterprise customers.

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.