What is the difference between Lambda Labs and Thunder Compute?

Lambda Labs and Thunder Compute 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: Lambda Labs or Thunder Compute?

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 Lambda Labs and Thunder Compute?

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 11 different GPU models across both Lambda Labs and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

Lambda Labs vs Thunder Compute

Compare GPU pricing between Lambda Labs and Thunder Compute. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Lambda Labs

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Thunder Compute

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Lambda Labs GPUs

Thunder Compute GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.84/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 11Both available: 3Lambda Labs: 10Thunder Compute: 4

Showing 11 of 11 GPUs

Last updated: 10/2/2026, 7:10:21 PM

GPU Model ↑	Lambda Labs Price	Thunder Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A10 24GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$1.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
A10 24GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.29/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.99/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda LabsThunder Compute	$2.79/hr 8x GPU	$1.09/hr★ Best	↑+$1.70(+156.0%)	Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $2.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.70(+156.0%) Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.99/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
B200 180GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$6.69/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
B200 180GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $6.69/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$2.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $2.29/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Lambda LabsThunder Compute	$3.29/hr	$3.20/hr★ Best	↑+$0.09(+2.8%)	Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $3.29/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.09(+2.8%) Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$3.99/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $3.99/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Lambda LabsThunder Compute	$1.09/hr	$0.35/hr★ Best	↑+$0.74(+211.4%)	Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.09/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.74(+211.4%) Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$0.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $0.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API

A10 24GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$1.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
A10 24GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.29/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
A100 PCIE 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.99/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda LabsThunder Compute	$2.79/hr 8x GPU	$1.09/hr★ Best	↑+$1.70(+156.0%)	Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $2.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$1.70(+156.0%) Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$1.99/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
A100 SXM 40GB 40GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.99/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
B200 180GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$6.69/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
B200 180GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $6.69/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$2.29/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
GH200 96GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $2.29/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Lambda LabsThunder Compute	$3.29/hr	$3.20/hr★ Best	↑+$0.09(+2.8%)	Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $3.29/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.09(+2.8%) Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$3.99/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $3.99/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Lambda LabsThunder Compute	$1.09/hr	$0.35/hr★ Best	↑+$0.74(+211.4%)	Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $1.09/hour Updated: 10/2/2026 Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.74(+211.4%) Lambda Labs API Thunder Compute
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Lambda Labs	$0.79/hr★ Best 8x GPU	Not Available	—	Lambda Labs API
Tesla V100 32GB VRAM • Lambda Labs $0.79/hour 8x GPU configuration Updated: 10/2/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Lambda Labs API

Features Comparison

Lambda Labs

Thunder Compute

Rapid deployment
Spin up a dedicated cloud GPU in seconds.
Flexible configurations
Customize vCPUs, RAM, and storage.
Networking
Supports 7-10 Gbps networking speeds.
Development tools
Integrated VS Code extension for easier development.
Snapshot capabilities
Ability to take snapshots for later use.

Pros & Cons

Lambda Labs

Advantages

Early access to latest NVIDIA GPUs (H100, H200, Blackwell)
Specialized for AI workloads
One-click Jupyter access
Pre-installed popular ML frameworks

Considerations

Primarily focused on AI and ML workloads
Limited global data center presence compared to major cloud providers
Newer player in the cloud GPU market

Thunder Compute

Advantages

User-friendly interface
Quick scaling options
Integrated development environment

Considerations

Limited availability in regions
Potential performance variability depending on load

Compute Services

Lambda Labs

Thunder Compute

Pricing Options

Lambda Labs

Thunder Compute

Getting Started

Lambda Labs

Get Started

Thunder Compute

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up for an account on the Thunder Compute platform.
2
Choose a template
Select a pre-built template for your AI workflow.
3
Customize your setup
Adjust the vCPUs, RAM, and storage as necessary.
4
Launch your instance
Start your GPU instance with a single click.
5
Connect to your environment
Use the VS Code extension to access your persistent environment.

Support & Global Availability

Lambda Labs

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.