What is the difference between Crusoe and Cudo Compute?

Crusoe and Cudo 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: Crusoe or Cudo 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 Crusoe and Cudo 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 7 different GPU models across both Crusoe and Cudo Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

Crusoe vs Cudo Compute GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 3Crusoe: 7Cudo Compute: 3

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 1:26:59 PM

GPU Model ↑	Crusoe Price	Cudo Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • CrusoeCudo Compute	$2.00/hr	$1.50/hr★ Best	↑+$0.50(+33.3%)	Crusoe Cudo Compute API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.00/hour Updated: 7/6/2026 Cudo Compute $1.50/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.50(+33.3%) Crusoe Cudo Compute API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.45/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.45/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.10/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CrusoeCudo Compute	$3.90/hr	$1.79/hr★ Best	↑+$2.11(+117.9%)	Crusoe Cudo Compute API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.90/hour Updated: 7/13/2026 Cudo Compute $1.79/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.11(+117.9%) Crusoe Cudo Compute API
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe	$4.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 7/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • CrusoeCudo Compute	$1.45/hr	$0.87/hr★ Best	↑+$0.58(+66.7%)	Shadeform API Cudo Compute API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.45/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Cudo Compute $0.87/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.58(+66.7%) Shadeform API Cudo Compute API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	$3.45/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 7/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • CrusoeCudo Compute	$2.00/hr	$1.50/hr★ Best	↑+$0.50(+33.3%)	Crusoe Cudo Compute API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.00/hour Updated: 7/6/2026 Cudo Compute $1.50/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.50(+33.3%) Crusoe Cudo Compute API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.45/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.45/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.10/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.10/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • CrusoeCudo Compute	$3.90/hr	$1.79/hr★ Best	↑+$2.11(+117.9%)	Crusoe Cudo Compute API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.90/hour Updated: 7/13/2026 Cudo Compute $1.79/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$2.11(+117.9%) Crusoe Cudo Compute API
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe	$4.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 7/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • CrusoeCudo Compute	$1.45/hr	$0.87/hr★ Best	↑+$0.58(+66.7%)	Shadeform API Cudo Compute API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.45/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Cudo Compute $0.87/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.58(+66.7%) Shadeform API Cudo Compute API
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	$3.45/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe $3.45/hour Updated: 7/13/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe

Features Comparison

Crusoe

Sustainable Computing
Powered by stranded and wasted energy sources to reduce carbon emissions
Fast Spin Up
Machines are deployed quickly when they are launched
Persistent Storage
Disk storage that can be used across multiple instances
SXM Support
Provides instances with NVIDIA SXM GPU interconnects
SLA Guarantee
Provider offers an SLA on uptime and performance
Managed Inference
Breakthrough speed LLM inference with up to 9.9x faster time-to-first-token

Cudo Compute

Enterprise GPU infrastructure
On-demand and reserved GPU capacity with latest NVIDIA models including H200, H100, A100 80 GB, L40S, and legacy options like V100 and A40
Cluster and bare metal options
Deploy VMs, dedicated bare metal, or multi-node GPU clusters for training and inference
Global data center catalog
Marketplace view with locations in the UK, US, Nordics, and Africa plus renewable energy indicators
API and automation
REST API and documented workflows for provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle automation
Enterprise focus
Supports sovereignty requirements with regional choice, private networking, and support for reserved capacity
AI factory solutions
Design and manage GPU facilities powered by NVIDIA GB300 NVL72, B300 and GB200 systems for production-ready AI infrastructure

Pros & Cons

Crusoe

Advantages

Great GPU availability for on-demand use
Affordable pricing for GPU instances
Environmentally sustainable approach using stranded energy
SLA guarantee on uptime and performance

Considerations

Regional focus rather than global presence
Contact sales required for newest GPU models (GB200, B200, MI355X)
Primarily focused on North American data centers

Cudo Compute

Advantages

Comprehensive GPU lineup from next-gen Blackwell (GB300, B300, VR200) to established H200, H100, A100 options
Global data center coverage across UK, EU, North America, APAC, and Middle East for sovereignty needs
Transparent per-GPU pricing with visible commit-term discounts in the catalog
Choice of VMs, bare metal, and clusters for different performance and tenancy needs

Considerations

Smaller managed service ecosystem than hyperscalers
GPU availability varies by data center and model
Account approval may be required for larger reservations

Compute Services

Crusoe

GPU Instances

High-performance GPU instances powered by NVIDIA GPUs

CPU Instances

General-purpose and storage-optimized CPU instances for data processing

Managed Inference

Fully managed LLM inference with pay-as-you-go and provisioned throughput options

Leading LLMs including DeepSeek V4, GLM 5.1, Llama 3.3, Gemma, and Nemotron
Pay-as-you-go pricing per million tokens

Cudo Compute

GPU Cloud

On-demand and reserved GPU VMs with configurable vCPU, memory, and storage.

Supports NVIDIA GPUs from V100 through H200 with per-GPU pricing
Elastic storage and IPv4 reservation per instance

Virtual Machines

CPU and GPU-backed VMs for general workloads and AI inference.

Multiple CPU families and memory/vCPU ratios
Attach GPUs as needed for acceleration

Bare Metal and Clusters

Dedicated servers and multi-node GPU clusters for high-performance training and rendering.

Supports H200, H100, A100 80 GB, L40S, and A800 cluster builds
Commitment options for capacity guarantees and better rates

Pricing Options

Crusoe

On-Demand Instances

Pay by the hour for maximum agility and unthrottled compute

Spot Instances

Use spare capacity at significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing

Reserved Instances

Lock in guaranteed resources at lowest rates with custom commitments

Pay-as-you-go Inference

Flexible pricing for LLM inference based on token usage

Provisioned Throughput

Guaranteed inference capacity with AI Model Units for consistent performance

Cudo Compute

On-demand GPU VMs

Hourly per-GPU pricing with published rates by data center and GPU model

Reserved Capacity

Commitment-based discounts across multiple term lengths for predictable spend and guaranteed supply

Bare Metal and Cluster Quotes

Dedicated hardware and multi-node clusters priced per reservation with private networking options

Getting Started

Crusoe

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for Crusoe Cloud services through their website
2
Select GPU instance
Choose from available GPU types including A100, L40S, H200, B200, GB200, and AMD options
3
Configure storage
Set up persistent storage options for your workloads
4
Launch instance
Deploy your instance with fast spin-up times

Cudo Compute

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and log into the Cudo Compute console.
2
Choose a data center
Pick a location such as Manchester, Stockholm, Kristiansand, Lagos, or US regions to meet latency and sovereignty needs.
3
Select hardware
Pick your GPU model (e.g., H100, A100 80 GB, L40S, A800, V100) and configure vCPUs, RAM, and storage.
4
Launch a VM or cluster
Deploy a single VM, bare-metal server, or scale out with clusters from the console or API.
5
Secure and monitor
Attach networking, reserve IPv4, and monitor usage through the dashboard or API endpoints.

Support & Global Availability

Crusoe

Global Regions

Strategically located data centers in low-cost energy areas of the United States

Support

Documentation, SOC II certified infrastructure, ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 certifications

Cudo Compute

Global Regions

Global infrastructure across UK, EU, North America, APAC, and Middle East with ISO 27001-certified facilities and sovereign data residency options

Support

Documentation, tutorials, and API reference; sales and support contacts with phone booking plus community channels like Discord.