What is the difference between Google Cloud and Groq?

Google Cloud and Groq 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: Google Cloud or Groq?

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 Google Cloud and Groq?

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 Google Cloud and Groq, with 0 models available from both providers.

Google Cloud vs Groq

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

Google Cloud

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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Groq

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Google Cloud GPUs

Groq GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

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

Showing 5 of 5 GPUs

Last updated: 9/25/2026, 12:57:19 AM

GPU Model ↑	Google Cloud Price	Groq Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$1.22/hr★ Best 16x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Google Cloud $1.22/hour 16x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$4.95/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Google Cloud $4.95/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$4.65/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Google Cloud $4.65/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$0.60/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Google Cloud $0.60/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$1.77/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Google Cloud $1.77/hour Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$1.22/hr★ Best 16x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Google Cloud $1.22/hour 16x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$4.95/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
B200 180GB VRAM • Google Cloud $4.95/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$4.65/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
H200 141GB VRAM • Google Cloud $4.65/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$0.60/hr★ Best 4x GPU	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
L4 24GB VRAM • Google Cloud $0.60/hour 4x GPU configuration Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$1.77/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Google Cloud $1.77/hour Updated: 9/23/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 16Both available: 0Google Cloud: 13Groq: 3

Showing 15 of 16 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 9/25/2026, 12:57:19 AM

Model ↑	Google Cloud	Groq	Input Diff ↕
Gemini 2.0 Flash Google	$0.150 in $0.600 out	Not available	—
Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite Google	$0.075 in $0.300 out	Not available	—
Gemini 2.5 Flash Google	$0.300 in $2.50 out	Not available	—
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Google	$0.100 in $0.400 out	Not available	—
Gemini 2.5 Pro Google	$1.25 in $10.00 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Google	$0.500 in $3.00 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Google	$0.250 in $1.50 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.1 Pro Google	$2.00 in $12.00 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.5 Flash Google	$1.50 in $9.00 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite Google	$0.300 in $2.50 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.6 Flash Google	$0.750 in $3.75 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.7 Flash Google	$0.750 in $3.75 out	Not available	—
Gemini 3.8 Flash Google	$0.750 in $3.75 out	Not available	—
GPT-OSS-120B OpenAI	Not available	$0.075 in $0.300 out	—
GPT-OSS-20B OpenAI	Not available	$0.075 in $0.300 out	—

Features Comparison

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.

Groq

LPU-Powered Inference
Custom Language Processing Units run inference, with 256 LPUs and 128 GB of on-chip SRAM per rack
OpenAI-Compatible API
Drop-in replacement for the OpenAI API at api.groq.com/openai/v1, including a Responses API
Layered Platform
GroqMetal bare-metal infrastructure, GroqCore inference stack, and GroqAssured enterprise governance, each including the layers below
Multimodal Endpoints
Text generation plus speech-to-text, text-to-speech, OCR and image recognition, and content moderation models
Agentic Systems and Built-In Tools
Compound systems that combine models with web search, code execution, remote MCP tools, and Google Workspace connectors
Service Tiers
Performance, flex, and batch processing tiers, plus prompt caching, structured outputs, and LoRA inference

Pros & Cons

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

Groq

Advantages

High published token speeds (500 t/s on GPT-OSS 120B, 1,000 t/s on GPT-OSS 20B)
OpenAI-compatible API for easy integration
Competitive pricing for open-weight models
Free tier available for testing

Considerations

Small model catalog: production text models are limited to OpenAI GPT-OSS
Focus on inference only - no training capabilities
Several models are preview-only and may be discontinued at short notice

Compute Services

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

Groq

Pricing Options

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.

Groq

Pay-per-token

Token-based pricing with separate input/output rates; audio models are billed per hour and speech models per character

Batch and flex processing

Alternative service tiers for throughput-tolerant or bursty workloads instead of the standard on-demand tier

Enterprise capacity

Dedicated capacity and enterprise-only models quoted through sales

Free tier

Rate-limited free access for development and testing

Getting Started

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.

Groq

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at console.groq.com with email or OAuth
2
Get API key
Generate an API key from the console dashboard
3
Make API calls
Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint with your preferred model

Support & Global Availability

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.

Groq

Global Regions

13 data centers across four continents, including sites in the US (Liberty Lake, St Paul, Dallas, Houston), Canada (Kamloops, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Calgary), Finland, the UK, Australia, and Saudi Arabia

Support

Documentation and API reference, developer community, production readiness guides, and enterprise onboarding via sales