Lambda vs Azure: GPU pricing
Public on-demand list prices per GPU-hour, side by side. Updated 2026-06-10 — see methodology.
At a glance
Lambda is cheaper on 2 of 2 GPU types both providers list.
| GPU | Lambda | Azure | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 gpu_8x_h100_sxm5 · ND96isr H100 v5 | $3.99 | $12.29 | Lambda by 68% |
| A100 80GB gpu_8x_a100_sxm4 · ND96amsr A100 v4 | $2.79 | $4.10 | Lambda by 32% |
On-demand list prices per single GPU per hour; committed/reserved rates are lower on both providers. Verify with each provider before purchasing.
FAQ
Is Lambda or Azure cheaper for GPUs?+
Lambda lists lower public on-demand prices on 2 of the 2 GPU types both providers offer (as of 2026-06-10). Actual costs depend on commitment terms and negotiated rates.
What's the difference between Lambda and Azure?+
Lambda is a GPU-focused neocloud with aggressive pricing; Azure is a hyperscaler with a broad managed-services ecosystem. Hyperscalers bundle global regions and enterprise SLAs; neoclouds typically undercut them on raw GPU compute.