Azure vs Vast.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 4 GPUs available on both. Azure starts at $0.068/hr, Vast.ai starts at $0.007/hr.
Last updated May 26, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Azure cheapest
$0.068/hr
Vast.ai cheapest
$0.007/hr
Azure GPU models
6
Vast.ai GPU models
18
Azure instances
530
Vast.ai instances
128
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Azure | Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 530 | 128 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 18 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.068 | $0.007 |
| Median price/hr | $2.29 | $0.452 |
| Average price/hr | $11.42 | $1.80 |
| Highest price/hr | $169.60 | $30.19 |
| Spot instances | 265 | 64 |
| Regions | 20 | 17 |
| Shared GPU models | 4 | 4 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Azure | Vast.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| V100 | $0.566 | $0.013 | Vast.ai |
| A100 | $0.679 | $0.080 | Vast.ai |
| H100NVL | $1.55 | $1.60 | Azure |
| H200 | $84.80 | $4.50 | Vast.ai |
Vast.ai is cheaper on 3 of 4 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Azure if you want more instance options —
they offer 6 GPU models across 20 regions starting at $0.068/hr.
Pick Vast.ai if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 18 GPU models across 17 regions starting at $0.007/hr.
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