What is the difference between Google Cloud and Nebius?

Google Cloud and Nebius 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 Nebius?

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 Nebius?

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

Google Cloud vs Nebius GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 7Both available: 0Google Cloud: 2Nebius: 5

Showing 7 of 7 GPUs

Last updated: 4/21/2026, 2:55:33 PM

GPU Model ↑	Google Cloud Price	Nebius Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$5.50/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $5.50/hour Updated: 4/19/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.56/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.56/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$6.10/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $6.10/hour Updated: 4/19/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$1.55/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $1.55/hour Updated: 4/19/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$0.16/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Google Cloud $0.16/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$1.12/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Google Cloud $1.12/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud

B200 192GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$5.50/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $5.50/hour Updated: 4/19/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.00/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.00/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$3.56/hr★ Best 8x GPU	—	Shadeform API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $3.56/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 4/21/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform API
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$6.10/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $6.10/hour Updated: 4/19/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius	Not Available	$1.55/hr★ Best	—	Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Nebius $1.55/hour Updated: 4/19/2026 ★Best Price Nebius
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$0.16/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
Tesla T4 16GB VRAM • Google Cloud $0.16/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Google Cloud	$1.12/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Google Cloud
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Google Cloud $1.12/hour Updated: 3/31/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Google Cloud

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.
Preemptible VMs
Short-lived compute instances at a significant discount, suitable for fault-tolerant workloads.

Nebius

Transparent GPU pricing
Published on-demand rates for H100 and H200 plus L40S options
Commitment discounts
Long-term commitments can cut on-demand rates by up to 35%
HGX clusters
Multi-GPU HGX B200/H200/H100 nodes with per-GPU table pricing
Self-service console
Launch and manage AI Cloud resources directly from the Nebius console
Docs-first platform
Comprehensive documentation across compute, networking, and data services

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
Cutting-edge Kubernetes implementation (GKE)

Considerations

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

Nebius

Advantages

Transparent published hourly GPU pricing for H100/H200/L40S with commitment discounts available
HGX B200/H200/H100 options for dense multi-GPU training
Self-service console plus contact-sales for larger commitments
Vertical integration aimed at predictable pricing and performance

Considerations

Regional availability is not fully enumerated on public pages
Blackwell pre-orders and large HGX capacity require sales engagement
Pricing for ancillary services (storage/network) is less visible than GPU rates

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

Nebius

AI Cloud GPU Instances

On-demand GPU VMs with published hourly rates and commitment discounts.

HGX Clusters

Dense multi-GPU HGX nodes for large-scale training.

Pricing Options

Google Cloud

On-Demand

Pay for compute capacity per hour or per second, with no long-term commitments.

Sustained Use Discounts

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

Committed Use Discounts

Save up to 57% with a 1-year or 3-year commitment to a minimum level of resource usage.

Preemptible VMs

Save up to 80% for fault-tolerant workloads that can be interrupted.

Nebius

On-demand GPU pricing

Published transparent hourly rates for H200, H100, and L40S GPUs with self-service console access.

HGX cluster pricing

Published per-GPU-hour pricing for HGX B200, HGX H200, and HGX H100 multi-GPU nodes.

Commitment discounts

Save up to 35% versus on-demand with long-term commitments and larger GPU quantities.

Blackwell pre-order

Pre-order NVIDIA Blackwell platforms through the sales contact form.

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.

Nebius

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up and log in to the Nebius AI Cloud console.
2
Add billing or credits
Attach a payment method to unlock on-demand GPU access.
3
Pick a GPU SKU
Choose H100, H200, L40S, or an HGX cluster size from the pricing catalog.
4
Launch and connect
Provision a VM or cluster and connect via SSH or your preferred tooling.
5
Optimize costs
Apply commitment discounts or talk to sales for large reservations.

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.

Nebius

Global Regions

GPU clusters deployed across Europe and the US; headquarters in Amsterdam with engineering hubs in Finland, Serbia, and Israel (per About page).

Support

Documentation at docs.nebius.com, self-service AI Cloud console, and contact-sales for capacity or commitments.