Prices updated 2026-05-09 — sourced from live provider data
Azure A100 Pricing Options
All available A100 instance types on Azure, sorted by lowest hourly rate.
| Region | Instance | Type | Price/hr | GPUs | vCPUs | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East US | ND A100 v4 (8x A100) | On-Demand | $32.7700/hr Cheapest | 8× GPU | 96 vCPU | 1900 GB |
Top Alternatives to Azure for A100
Side-by-side cost comparison vs the cheapest Azure A100 rate ($32.7700/hr).
| Provider | Price/hr | Type | vs Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | $0.8900/hr | Spot | -97% cheaper vs Azure |
| Shadeform | $0.9900/hr | On-Demand | -97% cheaper vs Azure |
| TensorDock | $1.1500/hr | On-Demand | -96% cheaper vs Azure |
| FluidStack | $1.2100/hr | On-Demand | -96% cheaper vs Azure |
| Jarvis Labs | $1.2900/hr | On-Demand | -96% cheaper vs Azure |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Azure A100 cost per hour in 2026?
Azure A100 starts at $32.7700/hr (on-demand). The average A100 on-demand price across all providers is $9.3045/hr. Use the GPU cost calculator to estimate total cost for your workload.
What are the cheapest alternatives to Azure for A100?
Vast.ai at $0.8900/hr, Shadeform at $0.9900/hr, TensorDock at $1.1500/hr, and more. See the full comparison table for all providers and pricing types.
Does Azure offer reserved or spot A100 pricing?
Azure offers the following A100 pricing types: on-demand. Reserved pricing typically saves 20–35% vs on-demand for long-running workloads.