What is the difference between DeepSeek and Google Cloud?

DeepSeek and Google 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: DeepSeek or Google 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 DeepSeek and Google 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 5 different GPU models across both DeepSeek and Google Cloud, with 0 models available from both providers.

DeepSeek vs Google Cloud

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between DeepSeek and Google Cloud. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

DeepSeek

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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Google Cloud

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GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

DeepSeek GPUs

Google Cloud GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 5Both available: 0DeepSeek: 0Google Cloud: 5

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 9/28/2026, 7:01:42 AM

GPU Model ↑	DeepSeek Price	Google Cloud Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$1.22/hr★ Best 16x GPU	—	Google Cloud
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $1.22/hour 16x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$4.95/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $4.95/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$4.65/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $4.65/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$0.60/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $0.60/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$1.77/hr★ Best	—	Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $1.77/hour Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$1.22/hr★ Best 16x GPU	—	Google Cloud
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $1.22/hour 16x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$4.95/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $4.95/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$4.65/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $4.65/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$0.60/hr★ Best 4x GPU	—	Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $0.60/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Google Cloud	Not Available	$1.77/hr★ Best	—	Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Google Cloud $1.77/hour Updated: 9/26/2026 ★Best Price Google Cloud

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 15Both available: 0DeepSeek: 2Google Cloud: 13

Showing 15 of 15 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 9/28/2026, 7:01:41 AM

Model ↑	DeepSeek	Google Cloud	Input Diff ↕
DeepSeek V4 Pro DeepSeek	$1.32 in $3.96 out	Not available	—
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash DeepSeek	$0.300 in $1.20 out	Not available	—
Gemini 2.0 Flash Google	Not available	$0.150 in $0.600 out	—
Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite Google	Not available	$0.075 in $0.300 out	—
Gemini 2.5 Flash Google	Not available	$0.300 in $2.50 out	—
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Google	Not available	$0.100 in $0.400 out	—
Gemini 2.5 Pro Google	Not available	$1.25 in $10.00 out	—
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Google	Not available	$0.500 in $3.00 out	—
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Google	Not available	$0.250 in $1.50 out	—
Gemini 3.1 Pro Google	Not available	$2.00 in $12.00 out	—
Gemini 3.5 Flash Google	Not available	$1.50 in $9.00 out	—
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite Google	Not available	$0.300 in $2.50 out	—
Gemini 3.6 Flash Google	Not available	$0.750 in $3.75 out	—
Gemini 3.7 Flash Google	Not available	$0.750 in $3.75 out	—
Gemini 3.8 Flash Google	Not available	$0.750 in $3.75 out	—

Features Comparison

DeepSeek

OpenAI and Anthropic formats
The same models are served on an OpenAI-compatible base URL and an Anthropic-compatible one
Thinking mode
Models support thinking and non-thinking modes selected per request
Context caching
Repeated prompt prefixes are billed at a cache-hit rate well below the cache-miss input rate
Off-peak pricing
Rates are halved outside the published weekday peak hours and on weekends
JSON output and tool calls
Structured JSON output, tool calling, chat prefix completion and FIM completion (beta)

Google Cloud

Compute Engine
Scalable virtual machines with a wide range of machine types, including GPUs.
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Managed Kubernetes service for deploying and managing containerized applications.
Cloud Functions
Event-driven serverless compute platform.
Cloud Run
Fully managed serverless platform for containerized applications.
Vertex AI
Unified ML platform for building, deploying, and managing ML models.
Spot VMs
Spare compute capacity at discounted Spot prices, suitable for fault-tolerant workloads that can be interrupted.

Pros & Cons

DeepSeek

Advantages

First-party rates for DeepSeek's own models
Cache-hit input billed at a fraction of the cache-miss rate
Off-peak hours cut every rate in half
Compatible with OpenAI and Anthropic client libraries

Considerations

Only DeepSeek's own models are offered
Rates depend on time of day, which complicates cost forecasting
Per-account concurrency limits apply

Google Cloud

Advantages

Flexible pricing options, including sustained use discounts
Strong AI and machine learning tools (Vertex AI)
Good integration with other Google services
Mature managed Kubernetes offering (GKE)

Considerations

Limited availability in some regions compared to AWS
Complexity in managing resources
Support can be costly

Compute Services

DeepSeek

Google Cloud

Compute Engine

Offers customizable virtual machines running in Google's data centers.

Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

Managed Kubernetes service for running containerized applications.

Automated Kubernetes operations
Integration with Google Cloud services

Cloud Functions

Serverless compute platform for running code in response to events.

Automatic scaling and high availability
Pay only for the compute time consumed

Pricing Options

DeepSeek

Per token, peak

Cache-hit input, cache-miss input and output billed per 1M tokens during weekday peak hours

Per token, off-peak

Half the peak rates at all other times

Google Cloud

On-Demand

Pay for vCPUs, GPUs, and memory with a one-minute minimum and per-second billing thereafter, with no long-term commitments.

Sustained Use Discounts

Automatic discounts for running instances for a significant portion of the month.

Resource-based Committed Use Discounts

Discounted rates in exchange for a 1-year or 3-year commitment to a minimum level of resource usage in a region, and combinable with reservations.

Compute Flexible Committed Use Discounts

Spend-based commitments that apply across eligible machine families and regions rather than to specific resources.

Spot VMs

Spare capacity at discounted Spot prices for fault-tolerant workloads that can be preempted.

Getting Started

DeepSeek

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up on the DeepSeek Platform and top up a balance
2
Create an API key
Generate a key in the platform's API keys page
3
Call the API
Point an OpenAI- or Anthropic-compatible client at api.deepseek.com

Google Cloud

Get Started

1
Create a Google Cloud project
Set up a project in the Google Cloud Console.
2
Enable billing
Set up a billing account to pay for resource usage.
3
Choose a compute service
Select Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, or Cloud Run based on your needs.
4
Create and configure an instance
Launch a VM instance, configure a Kubernetes cluster, or deploy a function/application.
5
Manage resources
Use the Cloud Console, command-line tools, or APIs to manage your resources.

Support & Global Availability

DeepSeek

Support

Documentation, API status page, and FAQ

Google Cloud

Global Regions

40+ regions and 120+ zones worldwide.

Support

Role-based (free), Standard, Enhanced and Premium support plans. Comprehensive documentation, community forums, and training resources.