What is the difference between Crusoe and Packet AI?

Crusoe and Packet AI 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 Packet AI?

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 Packet AI?

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 Packet AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Crusoe vs Packet AI

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

Crusoe

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GPUs Available

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Packet AI

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Crusoe GPUs

Packet AI GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 0Crusoe: 7Packet AI: 0

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 3/14/2026, 7:27:46 PM

GPU Model ↑	Crusoe Price	Packet AI Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.00/hour Updated: 3/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.00/hour Updated: 3/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$0.40/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $0.40/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
H100 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
H100 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.60/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe	$4.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 3/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$0.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $0.50/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	$0.95/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe $0.95/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.00/hour Updated: 3/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.00/hour Updated: 3/10/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$0.40/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
A40 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $0.40/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
H100 80GB VRAM • Crusoe	$1.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
H100 80GB VRAM • Crusoe $1.60/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe	$4.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
H200 141GB VRAM • Crusoe $4.29/hour Updated: 3/12/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe	$0.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
L40S 48GB VRAM • Crusoe $0.50/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe	$0.95/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Crusoe
MI300X 192GB VRAM • Crusoe $0.95/hour Updated: 2/27/2026 ★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

Packet AI

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

Packet AI

Advantages

Fast deployment under 5 minutes
Free unlimited data egress
OpenAI-compatible API for inference
Browser-based development environments (VS Code, Jupyter)

Considerations

H200 and B200 GPUs currently on waitlist
Newer provider with less established track record
Limited data center locations (3 regions)

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

Packet AI

Pricing Options

Crusoe

Packet AI

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

Packet AI

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

Packet AI