Beam vs GCP
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. Beam starts at $0.310/hr, GCP starts at $0.112/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Beam cheapest
$0.310/hr
GCP cheapest
$0.112/hr
Beam GPU models
4
GCP GPU models
16
Beam instances
4
GCP instances
2074
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Beam | GCP |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 4 | 2074 |
| Distinct GPU models | 4 | 16 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.310 | $0.112 |
| Median price/hr | $2.10 | $1.48 |
| Average price/hr | $1.60 | $5.26 |
| Highest price/hr | $2.90 | $97.44 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 1044 |
| Regions | 1 | 22 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Beam | GCP | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | $0.310 | $0.112 | GCP |
GCP is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Beam if you want more instance options —
they offer 4 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.310/hr.
Pick GCP if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 16 GPU models across 22 regions starting at $0.112/hr.
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