What is the difference between GMI Cloud and Thunder Compute?

GMI Cloud 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: GMI Cloud 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 GMI Cloud 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 8 different GPU models across both GMI Cloud and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

GMI Cloud vs Thunder Compute GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 1GMI Cloud: 4Thunder Compute: 5

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 6:06:52 PM

GPU Model ↑	GMI Cloud Price	Thunder Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.77/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
B200 192GB VRAM • GMI Cloud	$4.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	GMI Cloud
B200 192GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $4.00/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available GMI Cloud
GB200 384GB VRAM • GMI Cloud	$8.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	GMI Cloud
GB200 384GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $8.00/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available GMI Cloud
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$2.19/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GMI CloudThunder Compute	$2.00/hr	$1.99/hr★ Best	↑+$0.01(+0.5%)	GMI Cloud Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $2.00/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.01(+0.5%) GMI Cloud Thunder Compute
H200 141GB VRAM • GMI Cloud	$2.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	GMI Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $2.60/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available GMI Cloud
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
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: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.77/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
B200 192GB VRAM • GMI Cloud	$4.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	GMI Cloud
B200 192GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $4.00/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available GMI Cloud
GB200 384GB VRAM • GMI Cloud	$8.00/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	GMI Cloud
GB200 384GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $8.00/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available GMI Cloud
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$2.19/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GMI CloudThunder Compute	$2.00/hr	$1.99/hr★ Best	↑+$0.01(+0.5%)	GMI Cloud Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $2.00/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.01(+0.5%) GMI Cloud Thunder Compute
H200 141GB VRAM • GMI Cloud	$2.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	GMI Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • GMI Cloud $2.60/hour Updated: 7/14/2026 ★Best Price Not Available GMI Cloud
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
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: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute

Features Comparison

GMI Cloud

Blackwell Capacity
GB200 NVL72, GB200 NVL4 and HGX B300 systems available alongside H100/H200
Inference Engine
Managed inference platform that runs models on top of the underlying GPU fleet
Reserved + On-Demand
Both hourly on-demand and longer-term private cloud reservations are published

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

GMI Cloud

Advantages

Transparent published per-GPU hourly rates
Access to current Blackwell-generation systems
Managed inference offering layered on dedicated GPUs

Considerations

Smaller global footprint than hyperscalers
Newer entrant relative to long-established providers
Lower-tier GPU selection (L4, T4, etc.) is limited

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

GMI Cloud

Thunder Compute

Pricing Options

GMI Cloud

On-Demand Containers

Hourly billing for self-serve GPU containers

Reserved Private Cloud

Discounted longer-term reservations of dedicated GPU clusters

Inference Engine

Per-token or per-second billing for hosted model endpoints

Thunder Compute

Getting Started

GMI Cloud

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for the GMI Cloud console
2
Pick a GPU and region
Select an on-demand container, bare-metal cluster, or inference endpoint
3
Deploy your workload
Launch via the console or programmatically through the GMI API

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

GMI Cloud

Global Regions

Data centers in North America and Asia

Support

Documentation, self-service console, and enterprise support for reserved customers

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.