Prices updated 2026-05-09 — sourced from live provider data
Azure H100 Pricing Options
All available H100 instance types on Azure, sorted by lowest hourly rate.
| Region | Instance | Type | Price/hr | GPUs | vCPUs | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East US | ND H100 v5 (8x H100) | Reserved | $20.4900/hr Cheapest | 8× GPU | 96 vCPU | 1900 GB |
| East US | ND H100 v5 (8x H100) | On-Demand | $32.7840/hr | 8× GPU | 96 vCPU | 1900 GB |
Top Alternatives to Azure for H100
Side-by-side cost comparison vs the cheapest Azure H100 rate ($20.4900/hr).
| Provider | Price/hr | Type | vs Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vast.ai | $1.4900/hr | Spot | -93% cheaper vs Azure |
| DataCrunch | $1.6500/hr | Spot | -92% cheaper vs Azure |
| CoreWeave | $1.7900/hr | Reserved | -91% cheaper vs Azure |
| Shadeform | $1.7900/hr | On-Demand | -91% cheaper vs Azure |
| RunPod | $1.8900/hr | Spot | -91% cheaper vs Azure |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Azure H100 cost per hour in 2026?
Azure H100 starts at $20.4900/hr (reserved-1yr). The average H100 on-demand price across all providers is $17.4198/hr. Use the GPU cost calculator to estimate total cost for your workload.
What are the cheapest alternatives to Azure for H100?
Vast.ai at $1.4900/hr, DataCrunch at $1.6500/hr, CoreWeave at $1.7900/hr, and more. See the full comparison table for all providers and pricing types.
Does Azure offer reserved or spot H100 pricing?
Azure offers the following H100 pricing types: reserved-1yr, on-demand. Reserved pricing typically saves 20–35% vs on-demand for long-running workloads.