Azure vs GCP

Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 3 GPUs available on both. Azure starts at $0.068/hr, GCP starts at $0.106/hr.

Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Azure cheapest
$0.068/hr
GCP cheapest
$0.106/hr
Azure GPU models
6
GCP GPU models
17
Azure instances
530
GCP instances
2068

Side-by-Side Comparison

Metric Azure GCP
Instances tracked 530 2068
Distinct GPU models 6 17
Lowest price/hr $0.068 $0.106
Median price/hr $2.29 $1.46
Average price/hr $11.42 $5.21
Highest price/hr $169.60 $97.44
Spot instances 265 1041
Regions 20 22
Shared GPU models 3 3

Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head

GPU Model Azure GCP Cheaper
T4 $0.068 $0.106 Azure
V100 $0.566 $4.36 Azure
A100 $0.679 $1.49 Azure

Azure is cheaper on 3 of 3 shared GPUs.

Verdict

Pick Azure if you want lower entry pricing — they offer 6 GPU models across 20 regions starting at $0.068/hr.

Pick GCP if you want a wider GPU selection — they offer 17 GPU models across 22 regions starting at $0.106/hr.

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