What is the difference between SwissGPU and Thunder Compute?

SwissGPU 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: SwissGPU 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 SwissGPU 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 SwissGPU and Thunder Compute, with 0 models available from both providers.

SwissGPU vs Thunder Compute

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

SwissGPU

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Thunder Compute

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

SwissGPU GPUs

Thunder Compute GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 11Both available: 0SwissGPU: 6Thunder Compute: 5

Showing 11 of 11 GPUs

Last updated: 10/3/2026, 10:16:39 PM

GPU Model ↑	SwissGPU 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
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 • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
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
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.24/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.24/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.48/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.48/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.60/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$1.21/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU $1.21/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
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

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
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 • Thunder Compute	Not Available	$3.20/hr★ Best	—	Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Thunder Compute $3.20/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Thunder Compute
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
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 3090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.24/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.24/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.48/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 4090 24GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.48/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.30/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5080 16GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.30/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$0.60/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 5090 32GB VRAM • SwissGPU $0.60/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU	$1.21/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	SwissGPU
RTX 6000 Ada 48GB VRAM • SwissGPU $1.21/hour Updated: 10/3/2026 ★Best Price Not Available SwissGPU
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

Features Comparison

SwissGPU

Dedicated Resources
Every machine is fully dedicated to you, with direct access to GPU, CPU, memory, and storage. There is no virtualization layer and no shared GPU resources.
Isolated GPU Infrastructure
Run AI workloads on isolated GPU resources with secure SSH access.
Permanent Data Wipe
All data and the OS are permanently wiped after server rental ends.
Ultra-Low Latency
Offers ultra-low latency desktops that mimic local experience.
Fully Swiss Hosted
All servers, data, and operations are based in Switzerland.
Per-Minute Billing
Servers are billed per minute and billing stops when the machine is powered off, with no separate storage or network transfer charges.

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

SwissGPU

Advantages

Dedicated bare-metal GPU and compute resources for each client, with no virtualization layer.
Secure SSH access, with all data and the OS permanently wiped at the end of a rental.
Local-like experience with ultra-low latency remote desktops.
Published hourly rates for every GPU configuration, with per-minute billing and no storage or network fees.

Considerations

Consumer and workstation GPUs only — no datacenter accelerators such as H100 or B200 for large-scale training.
Single location: all capacity is in Switzerland, which adds latency for users outside Europe.
Electricity is metered and billed on top of the hourly rate, so the listed rate is not the full cost.

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

SwissGPU

Thunder Compute

Pricing Options

SwissGPU

Per-minute on-demand billing

Dedicated physical servers billed per minute, with billing stopping when the server is powered off and no additional storage or network charges.

Prepaid credits

Credits are topped up on the platform at any time, with payments processed by Stripe.

Metered electricity

Power consumption is billed separately per kWh on top of the hourly server rate, and a small fee applies when reinstalling the operating system.

Custom configurations and long-term commitments

Negotiated directly with the provider rather than published as self-service rates.

Thunder Compute

Getting Started

SwissGPU

Get Started

1
Browse available servers
Review the GPU configurations and their CPU, RAM, and NVMe specifications at https://www.swissgpu.ch/rent.
2
Create an account and add credits
Credits can be added to the account at any time; payments are processed through Stripe.
3
Rent a server
Select a configuration and start the rental; billing runs per minute while the server is powered on.
4
Connect to the machine
Access the server over secure SSH, or attach Visual Studio Code using the documented remote workflow.
5
Power off when finished
Billing stops as soon as the server is powered off, and all data and the OS are wiped when the rental ends.

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

SwissGPU

Global Regions

Fully hosted in Switzerland; no other regions offered.

Support

Documentation site covering connection workflows and per-framework guides, plus a contact form and email support for technical questions and custom configurations.

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.