What is the difference between Gcore and Thunder Compute?

Gcore and Thunder 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: Gcore or Thunder 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 Gcore and Thunder 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 Gcore and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

Gcore vs Thunder Compute

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

Gcore

Provider 1

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Thunder Compute

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Gcore GPUs

Thunder Compute GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.90/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 2Gcore: 5Thunder Compute: 4

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 11/6/2026, 7:48:13 PM

GPU Model ↑	Gcore Price	Thunder Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GcoreThunder Compute	$1.41/hr	$1.09/hr★ Best	↑+$0.32(+29.7%)	Gcore Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.41/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.32(+29.7%) Gcore Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GcoreThunder Compute	$1.72/hr★ Best	$3.20/hr	↓$1.48(46.3%)	Gcore Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.72/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.48(46.3%) Gcore Thunder Compute
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
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore	$1.21/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore $1.21/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GcoreThunder Compute	$1.41/hr	$1.09/hr★ Best	↑+$0.32(+29.7%)	Gcore Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.41/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.32(+29.7%) Gcore Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GcoreThunder Compute	$1.72/hr★ Best	$3.20/hr	↓$1.48(46.3%)	Gcore Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Gcore $1.72/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.48(46.3%) Gcore Thunder Compute
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
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore	$1.21/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Gcore
L40S 48GB VRAM • Gcore $1.21/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Gcore
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

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

Thunder Compute

Rapid deployment
Spin up a dedicated cloud GPU in seconds.
Flexible configurations
Customize vCPUs, RAM, and storage.
Networking
Supports 7-10 Gbps networking speeds.
Development tools
Integrated VS Code extension for easier development.
Snapshot capabilities
Ability to take snapshots for later use.

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

Thunder Compute

Advantages

User-friendly interface
Quick scaling options
Integrated development environment

Considerations

Limited availability in regions
Potential performance variability depending on load

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

Thunder Compute

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

Thunder Compute

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

Thunder Compute

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for an account on the Thunder Compute platform.
2
Choose a template
Select a pre-built template for your AI workflow.
3
Customize your setup
Adjust the vCPUs, RAM, and storage as necessary.
4
Launch your instance
Start your GPU instance with a single click.
5
Connect to your environment
Use the VS Code extension to access your persistent environment.

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

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.