What is the difference between Thunder Compute and Together AI?

Thunder Compute and Together 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: Thunder Compute or Together 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 Thunder Compute and Together 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 Thunder Compute and Together AI, with 0 models available from both providers.

Thunder Compute vs Together AI GPU Cloud Pricing 2026

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 8Both available: 3Thunder Compute: 5Together AI: 6

Showing 8 of 8 GPUs

Last updated: 7/16/2026, 6:07:19 PM

GPU Model ↑	Thunder Compute Price	Together AI Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder ComputeTogether AI	$0.77/hr★ Best	$2.59/hr	↓$1.82(70.3%)	Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Together AI $2.59/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.82(70.3%) Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$9.00/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $9.00/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	$2.19/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder ComputeTogether AI	$1.99/hr★ Best	$5.40/hr	↓$3.41(63.1%)	Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Together AI $5.40/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$3.41(63.1%) Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$6.60/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $6.60/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder ComputeTogether AI	$0.79/hr★ Best	$1.49/hr	↓$0.70(46.9%)	Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Together AI $1.49/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.70(46.9%) Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.10/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	$0.35/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Thunder Compute

A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder ComputeTogether AI	$0.77/hr★ Best	$2.59/hr	↓$1.82(70.3%)	Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
A100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $0.77/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Together AI $2.59/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$1.82(70.3%) Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$9.00/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
B200 192GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $9.00/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	$2.19/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Thunder Compute
H100 PCIe 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $2.19/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Thunder Compute
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder ComputeTogether AI	$1.99/hr★ Best	$5.40/hr	↓$3.41(63.1%)	Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $1.99/hour Updated: 7/3/2026 ★Best Price Together AI $5.40/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$3.41(63.1%) Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$6.60/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
H200 141GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $6.60/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder ComputeTogether AI	$0.79/hr★ Best	$1.49/hr	↓$0.70(46.9%)	Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
L40 40GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $0.79/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Together AI $1.49/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 Price Difference:↓$0.70(46.9%) Thunder Compute Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Together AI	Not Available	$2.10/hr★ Best	—	Together AI Hardware API
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Together AI $2.10/hour Updated: 7/16/2026 ★Best Price Together AI Hardware API
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute	$0.35/hr★ Best	Not Available	—	Thunder Compute
RTX A6000 48GB VRAM • Thunder Compute $0.35/hour Updated: 7/8/2026 ★Best Price Not Available Thunder Compute

Features Comparison

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.

Together AI

100+ Open-Source Models
Access to Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen, and other leading open-source models
Serverless Inference
Pay-per-token API with OpenAI-compatible endpoints
Fine-Tuning Platform
LoRA and full fine-tuning with proprietary optimizations
GPU Clusters
Instant self-service or reserved dedicated clusters with H100, H200, B200, GB200, GB300 access
Batch API
50% cost reduction for non-urgent inference workloads
Provisioned Throughput
Reserve dedicated capacity in throughput units (PTUs) with SLAs

Pros & Cons

Thunder Compute

Advantages

User-friendly interface
Quick scaling options
Integrated development environment

Considerations

Limited availability in regions
Potential performance variability depending on load

Together AI

Advantages

2x faster inference and 90% faster pre-training with cutting-edge research optimizations
Competitive pricing with 50% batch API discount
Wide selection of 100+ open-source models
OpenAI-compatible APIs for easy migration

Considerations

Primarily focused on open-source models
GPU cluster pricing requires custom quotes for reserved capacity
Smaller ecosystem compared to major cloud providers

Compute Services

Thunder Compute

Together AI

Pricing Options

Thunder Compute

Together AI

Serverless pay-per-token

Per-token pricing scales based on model size, from small open-source models to 405B parameter frontier models

Batch API

50% discount for non-urgent inference workloads

Provisioned Throughput

Reserve dedicated capacity priced in throughput units (PTUs) with guaranteed SLAs

Fine-tuning

Per-token pricing for LoRA and full fine-tuning based on model size and dataset

GPU Clusters - On-demand

Hourly GPU pricing for instant self-service clusters

GPU Clusters - Reserved

Custom pricing for reserved capacity with significant discounts for longer commitments

Dedicated Inference

Single-tenant GPU instances with guaranteed performance

Getting 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.

Together AI

Get Started

1
Create an account
Sign up at together.ai
2
Get API key
Generate an API key from your dashboard
3
Choose a model
Browse 100+ models for chat, code, images, video, and audio
4
Make API calls
Use OpenAI-compatible endpoints or Together SDK

Support & Global Availability

Thunder Compute

Global Regions

Available in the US and possibly other regions.

Support

24/7 support via email and chat.

Together AI

Global Regions

Global data center network across 25+ cities with frontier hardware including GB300, GB200, B200, H200, H100

Support

Documentation, community Discord, email support, and expert support for reserved cluster customers