What is the difference between Google Cloud and Voltage Park?

Google Cloud and Voltage Park 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 Voltage Park?

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 Voltage Park?

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 3 different GPU models across both Google Cloud and Voltage Park, with 0 models available from both providers.

Google Cloud vs Voltage Park GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 3Both available: 0Google Cloud: 2Voltage Park: 1

Showing 3 of 3 GPUs

Last updated: 4/18/2026, 8:00:34 AM

GPU Model ↑	Google Cloud Price	Voltage Park Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Voltage Park	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Voltage Park $1.99/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform 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

H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Voltage Park	Not Available	$1.99/hr★ Best	—	Shadeform API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Voltage Park $1.99/hour Updated: 4/18/2026 ★Best Price Shadeform 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.

Voltage Park

High-Performance Hardware
NVIDIA HGX H100 GPUs in Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers with 1TB RAM and v52 CPUs
Tier 3+ Data Centers
Six U.S.-based data centers with redundancy, availability, and reliability across power, cooling, network, and security
Blazing-Fast Network
NVIDIA Quantum-2 InfiniBand network with up to 3,200Gbps of aggregate bandwidth for high-speed communication
Bare Metal Access
Direct hardware access for maximum performance without virtualization overhead
AI Factory Platform
Integrated platform offering AI tools including image generation, video generation, podcast creation, and model playground
Advanced Security
Top-tier firewalls and comprehensive security protocols including encryption, access controls, and regular audits

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

Voltage Park

Advantages

Great GPU availability for on-demand use
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Fast deployment (spin up nodes in 15 minutes)
Bare metal access for maximum performance

Considerations

U.S.-only regions (limited global presence)
Low GPU variety (primarily H100s)
No persistent storage support

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

Voltage Park

On-Demand GPU Access

Self-serve GPU instances available in minutes with no long-term contracts

Reserved GPU Clusters

Long‑term GPU reservations with favorable payment terms; H100, H200, and Blackwell options.

12+ month contracts
Friendly payment terms

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.

Voltage Park

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.

Voltage Park

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for Voltage Park services through their website
2
Choose deployment option
Select between on-demand access or long-term reservation
3
Configure your cluster
Specify the number of GPUs and networking requirements
4
Deploy and access
Launch your cluster and access via SSH or preferred tools

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.

Voltage Park

Global Regions

Six Tier 3+ designed data centers across the United States

Support

24/7 customer support included, documentation available at docs.voltagepark.com, top-tier support in partnership with Penguin for setup and optimization