What is the difference between Gcore and Packet AI?

Gcore 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: Gcore 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 Gcore 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 8 different GPU models across both Gcore and Packet AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Gcore vs Packet AI

Compare GPU pricing between Gcore and Packet AI. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Gcore

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Gcore GPUs

Packet AI GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.41/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 2Gcore: 5Packet AI: 5

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 11/6/2026, 11:58:03 PM

GPU Model ↑	Gcore Price	Packet AI Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GcorePacket AI	$1.41/hr	$0.89/hr★ Best	↑+$0.52(+58.9%)	Gcore Packet AI
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.41/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.89/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.52(+58.9%) Gcore Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$3.75/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore	$1.72/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Gcore
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.72/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
H200 141GB VRAM • Gcore	$3.57/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Gcore
H200 141GB VRAM • Gcore $3.57/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Gcore	$6.73/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Gcore $6.73/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • GcorePacket AI	$1.21/hr	$0.92/hr★ Best	↑+$0.29(+31.8%)	Gcore Packet AI
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore $1.21/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.92/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.29(+31.8%) Gcore Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.39/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.66/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GcorePacket AI	$1.41/hr	$0.89/hr★ Best	↑+$0.52(+58.9%)	Gcore Packet AI
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.41/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.89/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.52(+58.9%) Gcore Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$3.75/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore	$1.72/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Gcore
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.72/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
H200 141GB VRAM • Gcore	$3.57/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Gcore
H200 141GB VRAM • Gcore $3.57/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Gcore	$6.73/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Gcore
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Gcore $6.73/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • GcorePacket AI	$1.21/hr	$0.92/hr★ Best	↑+$0.29(+31.8%)	Gcore Packet AI
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore $1.21/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.92/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.29(+31.8%) Gcore Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.39/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.66/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.66/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI

Features Comparison

Gcore

Global Edge Footprint
GPU and inference workloads deployable across 50+ cloud locations and 210+ points of presence worldwide
Blackwell Ultra Systems
8-GPU B300 SXM servers and 72-GPU GB300 NVL72 racks offered alongside H200, H100, A100 and L40S
Everywhere Inference
Managed inference platform with autoscaling, fast cold starts and protected endpoints, billed on the compute time actually used
Bare-Metal and Virtual GPUs
Dedicated 8-GPU bare-metal clusters or single-GPU virtual machines, with multi-node clusters provisioned in a single API call and automatic InfiniBand setup
Private and Third-Party Deployments
AI Cloud Stack and Everywhere AI for running models on enterprise, third-party cloud or on-premises infrastructure

Packet AI

Full Root SSH Access
Direct SSH access to GPU instances with full root control and native performance
Browser-Based Development
VS Code and Jupyter environments accessible directly in the browser
OpenAI-Compatible API
Drop-in replacement for OpenAI APIs with automatic model discovery and streaming support
Instant Setup
Deploy GPU instances in under 5 minutes without procurement cycles or contracts
Smart Resource Optimization
Advanced scheduling technology that optimizes GPU utilization and reduces costs

Pros & Cons

Gcore

Advantages

Wide global edge presence beyond typical neocloud regions
Access to Blackwell Ultra B300 and GB300 NVL72 systems
Combined CDN, networking and GPU stack from a single provider
Virtual GPU shelving preserves IPs and volumes at zero compute cost between runs

Considerations

Catalog spans many products beyond GPU compute, which can complicate pricing
GPU SKU availability varies meaningfully by region
Less GPU-specialized than dedicated training neoclouds

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

B200s currently sold out, H200s coming soon
Newer provider with less established track record
Limited data center locations compared to major clouds

Compute Services

Gcore

GPU Cloud

Bare-metal GPU clusters and virtual GPU machines provisioned through the console or API

Everywhere Inference

Managed endpoints for running models across Gcore's global footprint

Packet AI

Pricing Options

Gcore

Virtual GPU

Hourly billing for self-serve GPU virtual machines, charged only while the instance is powered on

Bare-Metal GPU Clusters

Dedicated 8-GPU servers and multi-node clusters, priced per configuration with hourly, monthly and yearly estimates in the GPU Cloud calculator

Everywhere Inference

Billing determined by the exact compute time used, measured down to the minute

Quote-Based Capacity

B300 and GB300 NVL72 systems, plus third-party cloud and on-premises deployments, are quoted by the sales team

Packet AI

On-Demand Pricing

Pay per second with no long-term commitments or minimum usage requirements

Smart Scheduling

Advanced resource optimization that reduces costs by eliminating idle GPU time

Getting Started

Gcore

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at the Gcore customer portal
2
Select GPU product
Choose between cloud GPU instances, bare-metal clusters, or the inference platform
3
Provision and connect
Launch via the portal or API and connect over SSH or supported orchestrators

Packet AI

Get Started

1
Sign up in seconds
Quick account creation with no credit card required to start
2
Select GPU type
Choose from available NVIDIA GPUs including RTX Pro 6000, H200s, and B200s
3
Deploy and connect
Instance ready in under 5 minutes with SSH access or web dashboard

Support & Global Availability

Gcore

Global Regions

50+ cloud locations and 210+ points of presence worldwide; bare-metal GPU clusters are offered in a smaller subset of regions such as Luxembourg

Support

Documentation, API reference, help center, status page and technical support plans

Packet AI