# GPUBank vs Google Cloud

> Google Cloud sells NVIDIA GPUs inside Compute Engine, as accelerator-optimized VMs with GPUs attached or as GPUs added to N1 VMs, in 34 regions. In us-central1 its 8x H100 SXM VM (a3-highgpu-8g) lists at $88.49 per hour, which is $11.06 per GPU-hour; GPUBank charges $1.85. Google has the wider catalogue, rack-scale systems, a contractual SLA and compliance reports; GPUBank is 74 to 83 % cheaper on demand and includes IPv4 and traffic.

- Page: https://gpubank.io/compare/gpubank-vs-google-cloud
- Prices last checked on 29 September 2026, on Google Cloud's own pages (sources below). Page updated 2 November 2026.
- Google Cloud: https://cloud.google.com/gpu, headquartered in Mountain View, United States
- GPUBank: https://gpubank.io, GPU cloud billed per second at an all-in hourly price (vCPU, RAM, NVMe, one IPv4 and traffic included), prepaid balance topped up in crypto.

## Verdict

**Breadth, SLA and compliance at Google Cloud. One sixth of the H100 price, traffic included, at GPUBank.**

Google Cloud fits teams already on its platform that need GPUs next to GKE and its data services, 16-GPU VMs, GB200 or GB300 systems under reservation, or SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA paperwork. On demand in us-central1, GPUBank costs 74 to 83 % less on the H100 SXM, H200, A100 SXM and RTX PRO 6000. Google also meters egress at $0.12 per GiB and each external IPv4 at $0.005 per hour, while GPUBank includes both. Google has no on-demand B200 price, and A3 High VMs with 1, 2 or 4 GPUs exist only as Spot or Flex-start.

Score over 28 points: GPUBank ahead on 8, even on 7, Google Cloud ahead on 13.

## Key facts

| Criterion | Google Cloud | GPUBank |
|---|---|---|
| H100 SXM, per GPU-hour | $11.06, a3-highgpu-8g divided by 8 | $1.85, all-in |
| Cheapest GPU-hour | $0.35, T4, GPU only | $0.23, RTX 4090 |
| Billing granularity | Per second | Per second |
| Stopped instance | Compute stops; disks and static IPs keep billing | Disk only |
| Persistent storage | $0.10 per GiB-month, Balanced PD | $0.03 per GB-month |
| Egress traffic | $0.12 per GiB, Premium Tier to NA and Europe | Included |
| Crypto payments | Not accepted | Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum and 12+ more |
| Card payments | Cards, bank debit, invoice; PayPal in 3 countries | No |
| Minimum deposit | None for standard self-serve accounts | $25 |
| GPU models listed | 13 | 10 |
| Regions | 34 with GPUs | 4 |
| Serverless GPUs | Cloud Run with GPUs | No |
| Availability target | 99.9 % single instance, 99.99 % multi-zone | 99.9 % monthly |
| Compliance reports | ISO 27001, SOC 2 report, HIPAA BAA | None published |
| Support | Basic free; technical support from $29/month | Tickets from a $25 balance |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | Tallinn, Estonia |

## Same GPUs, price per GPU-hour (USD, excl. VAT)

| GPU | Google Cloud | GPUBank | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| B200 SXM | $4.95 (spot) | $4.15 | -16 % |
| H200 SXM | $10.60 (on demand) | $2.49 | -77 % |
| H100 SXM | $11.06 (on demand) | $1.85 | -83 % |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $4.50 (on demand) | $1.15 | -74 % |
| A100 SXM | $5.07 (on demand) | $0.95 | -81 % |

## When to pick Google Cloud

- 13 GPU models, from T4 and L4 to B200, GB200 and GB300
- GPUs in 34 regions across 22 countries
- SLA with credits, ISO 27001, a SOC 2 report and a HIPAA BAA
- Managed Kubernetes (GKE), Cloud Run with GPUs and bare metal
- Spot VMs, Flex-start and 1- or 3-year committed use discounts

## When to pick GPUBank

- H100 SXM at $1.85 per GPU-hour, against $11.06 on a3-highgpu-8g
- B200 on demand at $4.15; Google lists no on-demand A4 price
- Single H100 SXM on demand; Google sells 1 to 4 H100s as Spot only
- IPv4 and all traffic included; no 1-minute minimum
- Crypto top-ups, no card check, support tickets without a paid plan

## Questions

### Is GPUBank cheaper than Google Cloud for an H100?

Yes. In us-central1, Google's a3-highgpu-8g VM with 8 H100 SXM lists at $88.49 per hour on demand, which is $11.06 per GPU-hour. GPUBank charges $1.85 per GPU-hour, with vCPU, RAM, NVMe, IPv4 and traffic included.

### Can I rent a single H100 on Google Cloud?

Not on demand. A3 High VMs with 1, 2 or 4 GPUs can only be created as Spot or Flex-start VMs. GPUBank rents a single H100 SXM on demand.

### Does Google Cloud charge for egress on GPU VMs?

Yes. Premium Tier internet egress from us-central1 costs $0.12 per GiB up to 1 TiB per month to North America, Europe and most of Asia, and an external IPv4 costs $0.005 per hour. GPUBank includes one public IPv4 and all traffic.

### Can I use Google Cloud free credits on GPUs?

Not on a Free Trial account. GPUs cannot be added until the account is upgraded to a paid billing account, after which the remaining $300 credit can still be used.

### Which is better for regulated or large workloads?

Google Cloud. It publishes a Compute Engine SLA with credits, ISO 27001, a SOC 2 report and a HIPAA BAA, and offers GB200 and GB300 systems under reservation. GPUBank publishes no SOC 2 or ISO 27001 report and rents up to 8 GPUs per instance.

### Are these prices with or without VAT?

Without. Every price on this page excludes VAT and sales tax, for Google Cloud and for GPUBank, so the two columns compare like for like. Tax is added at checkout according to where the buyer is based.

## Sources

- https://cloud.google.com/products/compute/pricing/accelerator-optimized: GPU VM prices (on-demand, Flex-start, Calendar, Spot, CUD), GPU attachment prices, vWS, disk and image prices (us-central1)
- https://cloud.google.com/spot-vms/pricing: Spot prices per machine type and per attached GPU (us-central1)
- https://cloud.google.com/products/compute/pricing: Billing model (1-minute minimum, per second), discounts, CUD/SUD rules, redirect target of the GPU pricing URL
- https://cloud.google.com/gpu: GPU catalogue overview, per-second billing claim
- https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/gpus: GPU catalogue, machine type specs, interconnect
- https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/accelerator-optimized-machines: Consumption options, A3 High 1/2/4g Spot/Flex-start only, maintenance behaviour
- https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/regions-zones/gpu-regions-zones: Regions, zones and countries with GPUs, limited-availability notes
- https://docs.cloud.google.com/billing/docs/how-to/payment-methods: Cards, bank account, PayPal, Pix, UPI, prepayment, no crypto listed
- https://docs.cloud.google.com/free/docs/free-cloud-features: 300 USD credit, no GPUs on Free Trial
- https://cloud.google.com/vpc/network-pricing: Egress and external IP prices
- https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/instances/stop-start-instance: Charges while stopped
- https://cloud.google.com/compute/sla: SLA levels
- https://cloud.google.com/support?hl=en: Support tiers and pricing
- https://cloud.google.com/security/compliance/soc-2: SOC 2 report availability
- https://cloud.google.com/security/compliance/iso-27001: ISO 27001 certification
- https://cloud.google.com/security/compliance/hipaa-compliance: BAA
- https://cloud.google.com/terms/data-processing-addendum: GDPR DPA
- https://status.cloud.google.com/: Status page

Prices change: check both providers before buying. Google Cloud is a trademark of its owner; GPUBank is not affiliated with Google Cloud.