What is the difference between Google Cloud and Together AI?

Google Cloud and Together 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: Google Cloud or Together 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 Google Cloud and Together 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 Google Cloud and Together AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Google Cloud vs Together AI GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 0Google Cloud: 2Together AI: 6

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 4/18/2026, 12:12:03 PM

GPU Model ↑	Google Cloud Price	Together AI Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$1.30/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Together AI Hardware API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $1.30/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$4.49/hr★ Best	—	Together AI
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $4.49/hour Updated: 3/30/2026 ★Best Price Together AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.00/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.00/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.59/hr★ Best	—	Together AI
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.59/hour Updated: 3/30/2026 ★Best Price Together AI
L40 40GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $1.49/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.10/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
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

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$1.30/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Together AI Hardware API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $1.30/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$4.49/hr★ Best	—	Together AI
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $4.49/hour Updated: 3/30/2026 ★Best Price Together AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.00/hr★ Best 2x GPU	—	Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.00/hour 2x GPU configuration Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.59/hr★ Best	—	Together AI
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.59/hour Updated: 3/30/2026 ★Best Price Together AI
L40 40GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$1.49/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $1.49/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.10/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
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.

Together AI

100+ Open-Source Models
Access to Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen, and other leading open-source models
Serverless Inference
Pay-per-token API with OpenAI-compatible endpoints
Fine-Tuning Platform
LoRA and full fine-tuning with proprietary optimizations
GPU Clusters
Instant self-service or reserved dedicated clusters with H100, H200, B200, GB200, GB300 access
Batch API
50% cost reduction for non-urgent inference workloads
Code Interpreter
Execute LLM-generated code in sandboxed environments

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

Together AI

Advantages

3.5x faster inference and 2.3x faster training than alternatives
Competitive pricing with 50% batch API discount
Wide selection of 100+ open-source models
OpenAI-compatible APIs for easy migration

Considerations

Primarily focused on open-source models
GPU cluster pricing requires custom quotes for reserved capacity
Smaller ecosystem compared to major cloud providers

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

Together AI

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.

Together AI

Serverless pay-per-token

Per-token pricing scales based on model size, from small open-source models to 405B parameter frontier models

Batch API

50% discount for non-urgent inference workloads

Fine-tuning

Per-token pricing for LoRA and full fine-tuning based on model size and dataset

GPU Clusters - On-demand

Hourly GPU pricing for instant self-service clusters

GPU Clusters - Reserved

Custom pricing for reserved capacity with significant discounts for longer commitments

Dedicated Inference

Single-tenant GPU instances with guaranteed performance

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.

Together AI

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at together.ai
2
Get API key
Generate an API key from your dashboard
3
Choose a model
Browse 100+ models for chat, code, images, video, and audio
4
Make API calls
Use OpenAI-compatible endpoints or Together SDK

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.

Together AI

Global Regions

Global data center network across 25+ cities with frontier hardware including GB300, GB200, B200, H200, H100

Support

Documentation, community Discord, email support, and expert support for reserved cluster customers