Azure vs Beam
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. Azure starts at $0.068/hr, Beam starts at $0.310/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Azure cheapest
$0.068/hr
Beam cheapest
$0.310/hr
Azure GPU models
6
Beam GPU models
4
Azure instances
530
Beam instances
4
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Azure | Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 530 | 4 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 4 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.068 | $0.310 |
| Median price/hr | $2.29 | $2.10 |
| Average price/hr | $11.42 | $1.60 |
| Highest price/hr | $169.60 | $2.90 |
| Spot instances | 265 | 0 |
| Regions | 20 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Azure | Beam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | $0.068 | $0.310 | Azure |
Azure is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Azure if you want a wider selection of GPU models —
they offer 6 GPU models across 20 regions starting at $0.068/hr.
Pick Beam if you want a different geographic mix —
they offer 4 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.310/hr.
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