What is the difference between Nebius and Packet AI?

Nebius and Packet 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: Nebius or Packet 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 Nebius and Packet 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 Nebius and Packet AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Nebius vs Packet AI

Compare GPU pricing between Nebius and Packet AI. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

Nebius

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Packet AI

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Nebius GPUs

Packet AI GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.42/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 3Nebius: 6Packet AI: 5

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 11/6/2026, 9:25:05 PM

GPU Model ↑	Nebius Price	Packet AI Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.89/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.89/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • NebiusPacket AI	$4.50/hr	$3.75/hr★ Best	↑+$0.75(+20.0%)	Nebius Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Nebius $4.50/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.75(+20.0%) Nebius Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	$0.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius $0.79/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	$1.40/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius $1.40/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	$8.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius $8.89/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • NebiusPacket AI	$0.74/hr★ Best	$0.92/hr	↓$0.18(19.6%)	Nebius Packet AI
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius $0.74/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI $0.92/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.18(19.6%) Nebius Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.39/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • NebiusPacket AI	$1.00/hr	$0.66/hr★ Best	↑+$0.34(+51.5%)	Nebius Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Nebius $1.00/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.66/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.34(+51.5%) Nebius Packet AI

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.89/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.89/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • NebiusPacket AI	$4.50/hr	$3.75/hr★ Best	↑+$0.75(+20.0%)	Nebius Packet AI
B200 180GB VRAM • Nebius $4.50/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $3.75/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.75(+20.0%) Nebius Packet AI
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius	$0.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius $0.79/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	$1.40/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius $1.40/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	$8.89/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius $8.89/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • NebiusPacket AI	$0.74/hr★ Best	$0.92/hr	↓$0.18(19.6%)	Nebius Packet AI
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius $0.74/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI $0.92/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.18(19.6%) Nebius Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Packet AI	Not Available	$0.39/hr★ Best	—	Packet AI
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • Not Available Packet AI $0.39/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • NebiusPacket AI	$1.00/hr	$0.66/hr★ Best	↑+$0.34(+51.5%)	Nebius Packet AI
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Nebius $1.00/hour Updated: 11/6/2026 Packet AI $0.66/hour Updated: 11/1/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.34(+51.5%) Nebius Packet AI

Features Comparison

Nebius

Transparent GPU pricing
Published on-demand rates for extensive NVIDIA GPU lineup including latest Blackwell models
Commitment discounts
Long-term commitments can cut on-demand rates by up to 35%
HGX clusters
Multi-GPU HGX B300/B200/H200/H100 nodes with per-GPU table pricing
Preemptible instances
Cost-effective preemptible GPU pricing for fault-tolerant workloads
Flexible payment options
Support for both credit card and bank transfer payment methods
Self-service console
Launch and manage AI Cloud resources directly from the Nebius console

Packet AI

Full Root SSH Access
Direct SSH access to GPU instances with full root control and native performance
Browser-Based Development
VS Code and Jupyter environments accessible directly in the browser
OpenAI-Compatible API
Drop-in replacement for OpenAI APIs with automatic model discovery and streaming support
Instant Setup
Deploy GPU instances in under 5 minutes without procurement cycles or contracts
Smart Resource Optimization
Advanced scheduling technology that optimizes GPU utilization and reduces costs

Pros & Cons

Nebius

Advantages

Transparent published hourly GPU pricing across extensive NVIDIA lineup with commitment discounts available
Latest Blackwell GB300/GB200 and HGX B300/B200/H200/H100 options for AI training
Self-service console with preemptible pricing options for cost optimization
Vertical integration aimed at predictable pricing and performance with flexible payment methods

Considerations

Regional availability is not fully enumerated on public pages
Premium Blackwell GB300/GB200 models and large HGX capacity require sales engagement
Pricing for ancillary services (storage/network) is less visible than GPU rates

Packet AI

Advantages

Fast deployment under 5 minutes
Free unlimited data egress
OpenAI-compatible API for inference
Browser-based development environments (VS Code, Jupyter)

Considerations

B200s currently sold out, H200s coming soon
Newer provider with less established track record
Limited data center locations compared to major clouds

Compute Services

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.

Packet AI

Pricing Options

Nebius

On-demand GPU pricing

Published transparent hourly rates for various NVIDIA GPUs with self-service console access.

Preemptible GPU pricing

Cost-effective preemptible instances for fault-tolerant workloads at lower rates.

HGX cluster pricing

Published per-GPU-hour pricing for HGX B300, 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.

Premium Blackwell access

Contact for availability of latest GB300 and GB200 Blackwell Ultra platforms.

Packet AI

On-Demand Pricing

Pay per second with no long-term commitments or minimum usage requirements

Smart Scheduling

Advanced resource optimization that reduces costs by eliminating idle GPU time

Getting Started

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 from H100, H200, L40S, RTX PRO 6000, or HGX cluster configurations 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.

Packet AI

Get Started

1
Sign up in seconds
Quick account creation with no credit card required to start
2
Select GPU type
Choose from available NVIDIA GPUs including RTX Pro 6000, H200s, and B200s
3
Deploy and connect
Instance ready in under 5 minutes with SSH access or web dashboard

Support & Global Availability

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.

Packet AI