What is the difference between IBM Cloud and RunPod?

IBM Cloud and RunPod 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: IBM Cloud or RunPod?

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 IBM Cloud and RunPod?

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 15 different GPU models across both IBM Cloud and RunPod, with 0 models available from both providers.

IBM Cloud vs RunPod

Compare GPU pricing, features, and specifications between IBM Cloud and RunPod cloud providers. Find the best deals for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

IBM Cloud

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GPUs Available

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RunPod

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

IBM Cloud GPUs

RunPod GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 15Both available: 0IBM Cloud: 0RunPod: 15

Showing 15 of 15 GPUs

Last updated: 12/5/2025, 8:32:35 PM

GPU Model ↑	IBM Cloud Price	RunPod Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.89/hr★ Best	—	RunPod
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.89/hour Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price RunPod
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.79/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
A40 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 6/3/2025 ★Best Price RunPod
B200 192GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$5.98/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $5.98/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.35/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$3.59/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $3.59/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.69/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.69/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.14/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.14/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.20/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.20/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.09/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.09/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.11/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.11/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.25/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.25/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.17/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.17/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API

A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.89/hr★ Best	—	RunPod
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.89/hour Updated: 3/31/2025 ★Best Price RunPod
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.79/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
A40 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod
A40 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 6/3/2025 ★Best Price RunPod
B200 192GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$5.98/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $5.98/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
H100 80GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$1.35/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H100 80GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $1.35/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$3.59/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $3.59/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.69/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.69/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.14/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.14/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.20/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.20/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.40/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.40/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.09/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX A4000 16GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.09/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.11/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX A5000 24GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.11/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.25/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.25/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • RunPod	Not Available	$0.17/hr★ Best	—	RunPod API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Not Available RunPod $0.17/hour Updated: 12/5/2025 ★Best Price RunPod API

Features Comparison

IBM Cloud

RunPod

Secure Cloud GPUs
Access to a wide range of GPU types with enterprise-grade security
Pay-as-you-go
Only pay for the compute time you actually use
API Access
Programmatically manage your GPU instances via REST API
Fast cold-starts
Pods typically ready in 20-30 s
Hot-reload dev loop
SSH & VS Code tunnels built-in
Spot-to-on-demand fallback
Automatic migration on pre-empt

Pros & Cons

IBM Cloud

Advantages

Strong focus on AI and data workloads
Enterprise-grade support
Integration with IBM's AI tools

Considerations

Limited global presence compared to competitors
Higher cost for some services
Less community support

RunPod

Advantages

Competitive pricing with pay-per-second billing
Wide variety of GPU options
Simple and intuitive interface

Considerations

GPU availability can vary by region
Some features require technical knowledge

Compute Services

IBM Cloud

IBM Virtual Servers for VPC

GPU‑accelerated virtual servers on IBM Cloud VPC.

RunPod

Pods

On‑demand single‑node GPU instances with flexible templates and storage.

Instant Clusters

Spin up multi‑node GPU clusters in minutes with auto networking.

Pricing Options

IBM Cloud

RunPod

Getting Started

IBM Cloud

Get Started

RunPod

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for RunPod using your email or GitHub account
2
Add payment method
Add a credit card or cryptocurrency payment method
3
Launch your first pod
Select a template and GPU type to launch your first instance

Support & Global Availability

IBM Cloud

RunPod