What is the difference between Nebius and Thunder Compute?

Nebius 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: Nebius 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 Nebius 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 10 different GPU models across both Nebius and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

Nebius vs Thunder Compute

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

Nebius

Provider 1

GPUs Available

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Thunder Compute

Provider 2

GPUs Available

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

Nebius GPUs

Thunder Compute GPUs

Direct Comparisons

Average Price Difference: $0.65/hour between comparable GPUs

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 10Both available: 1Nebius: 6Thunder Compute: 5

Showing 10 of 10 GPUs

Last updated: 10/3/2026, 8:46:40 PM

GPU Model ↑	Nebius Price	Thunder Compute Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$1.09/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
B200 180GB VRAM • Nebius	$7.15/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
B200 180GB VRAM • Nebius $7.15/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • NebiusThunder Compute	$3.85/hr	$3.20/hr★ Best	↑+$0.65(+20.3%)	Nebius Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius $3.85/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.65(+20.3%) Nebius Thunder Compute
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	$4.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius $4.50/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	$7.85/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius $7.85/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius	$0.74/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius $0.74/hour Updated: 9/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Nebius	$0.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Nebius $0.79/hour Updated: 9/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$1.09/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $1.09/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
B200 180GB VRAM • Nebius	$7.15/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
B200 180GB VRAM • Nebius $7.15/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 9/29/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • NebiusThunder Compute	$3.85/hr	$3.20/hr★ Best	↑+$0.65(+20.3%)	Nebius Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Nebius $3.85/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Price Difference:↑+$0.65(+20.3%) Nebius Thunder Compute
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius	$4.50/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
H200 141GB VRAM • Nebius $4.50/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius	$7.85/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Nebius $7.85/hour Updated: 9/27/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.79/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
L40 40GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius	$0.74/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
L40S 48GB VRAM • Nebius $0.74/hour Updated: 9/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$0.35/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Nebius	$0.79/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Nebius
RTX PRO 6000 96GB VRAM • Nebius $0.79/hour Updated: 9/30/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Nebius

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

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

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 cutting-edge 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

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

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.

Thunder Compute

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.

Thunder Compute

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.

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

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.

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.