What is the difference between Crusoe and IBM Cloud?

Crusoe and IBM Cloud 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 IBM Cloud?

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 IBM Cloud?

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 4 different GPU models across both Crusoe and IBM Cloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

Crusoe vs IBM Cloud

Compare GPU pricing, features, and specifications between Crusoe and IBM Cloud cloud providers. Find the best deals for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Crusoe

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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IBM Cloud

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Crusoe GPUs

IBM Cloud GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 4Both available: 0Crusoe: 4IBM Cloud: 0

Showing 4 of 4 GPUs

Last updated: 12/8/2025, 5:47:36 AM

GPU Model ↑	Crusoe Price	IBM Cloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe	$2.90/hr★ Best 2x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/24/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$2.90/hr★ Best 2x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$8.80/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $8.80/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$5.80/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $5.80/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe	$2.90/hr★ Best 2x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/24/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$2.90/hr★ Best 2x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $2.90/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$8.80/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $8.80/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$5.80/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	Shadeform API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $5.80/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 12/8/2025 ★Best Price Not Available Shadeform API

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

IBM Cloud

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

Limited GPU variety (primarily A100, A100_80G, and L40S)
Regional focus rather than global presence
Newer player in the cloud GPU market

IBM Cloud

Advantages

Strong focus on AI and data workloads
Enterprise-grade support
Integration with IBM's AI tools

Considerations

Limited global presence compared to competitors
Higher cost for some services
Less community support

Compute Services

Crusoe

GPU Instances

High-performance GPU instances powered by NVIDIA GPUs

Reserved Clusters

Large-scale reserved GPU clusters for enterprise and research workloads

Custom node configurations
Flexible interconnect options

IBM Cloud

IBM Virtual Servers for VPC

GPU‑accelerated virtual servers on IBM Cloud VPC.

Pricing Options

Crusoe

IBM Cloud

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 (A100, A100_80G, or L40S)
3
Configure storage
Set up persistent storage options for your workloads
4
Launch instance
Deploy your instance with fast spin-up times

IBM Cloud

Get Started

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

IBM Cloud