How we cut GPU
costs by 80%
How we cut GPU costs by 80%
Why the same A100 is $0.57/hr here and $3.46/hr on GCP
Why we're cheaper
Why we're cheaper
Why we're cheaper
Proprietary GPU-virtualization keeps utilization near 100 %, so your dollar goes farther
Proprietary GPU-virtualization keeps utilization near 100 %, so your dollar goes farther
Proprietary GPU-virtualization keeps utilization near 100 %, so your dollar goes farther
We keep GPUs busy
Most cards sit around while you read logs or tweak hyper-parameters. Our scheduler lines jobs up back-to-back, so the hardware is almost never idle.
We keep GPUs busy
Most cards sit around while you read logs or tweak hyper-parameters. Our scheduler lines jobs up back-to-back, so the hardware is almost never idle.
Dynamic time slicing
Your VM talks to the GPU over a high-speed TCP link. When your process runs, it owns the whole card; when it stops, we pass the card to the next job—no code changes on your end.
Dynamic time slicing
Your VM talks to the GPU over a high-speed TCP link. When your process runs, it owns the whole card; when it stops, we pass the card to the next job—no code changes on your end.
High utilization = savings
Higher occupancy drives our cost per hour down, and we pass that straight through: the same A100 that lists for ≈ $3.46/hr on GCP is $0.57/hr on Thunder.
High utilization = savings
Higher occupancy drives our cost per hour down, and we pass that straight through: the same A100 that lists for ≈ $3.46/hr on GCP is $0.57/hr on Thunder.
FAQs
Why are Thunder Compute cloud GPUs the cheapest A100 option?
Our A100-40 GB instances cost just $0.57/hr and A100-80 GB only $0.78/hr—up to 80 % less than other cloud providers in the same data centers. Every account also receives $20 in free credit each month, so many users run small experiments at zero cost.
What is Thunder Compute?
Thunder Compute is a Y-Combinator-backed platform delivering cheap cloud GPUs for startups, students, researchers, and data scientists. Our GPU virtualization keeps hardware fully utilized, letting us pass the savings on to you.
How does GPU virtualization lower my cloud GPU costs?
Virtualization lets us maximize the utilization of our GPUs, eliminating idle time. That slashes the effective cost from roughly $3.50/hr to as low as $0.57/hr for an A100-40 GB.
Who should use Thunder Compute's cheap cloud GPUs?
Data scientists, ML researchers, AI-first startups, and students who need reliable, affordable GPU rentals for training, fine-tuning, or inference.
How do I launch an A100 or T4 instance?
Sign up, add a payment method to claim your free credit, and follow our 60-second quick-start guide to deploy a T4 ($0.27/hr) or A100 instance from your dashboard or VSCode.
Can Thunder Compute integrate with my existing cloud or on-prem GPUs?
Yes. We can install our virtualization software in your VPC or data center to cut your current GPU bill. Contact us to discuss details.
Why are Thunder Compute cloud GPUs the cheapest A100 option?
Our A100-40 GB instances cost just $0.57/hr and A100-80 GB only $0.78/hr—up to 80 % less than other cloud providers in the same data centers. Every account also receives $20 in free credit each month, so many users run small experiments at zero cost.
What is Thunder Compute?
Thunder Compute is a Y-Combinator-backed platform delivering cheap cloud GPUs for startups, students, researchers, and data scientists. Our GPU virtualization keeps hardware fully utilized, letting us pass the savings on to you.
How does GPU virtualization lower my cloud GPU costs?
Virtualization lets us maximize the utilization of our GPUs, eliminating idle time. That slashes the effective cost from roughly $3.50/hr to as low as $0.57/hr for an A100-40 GB.
Who should use Thunder Compute's cheap cloud GPUs?
Data scientists, ML researchers, AI-first startups, and students who need reliable, affordable GPU rentals for training, fine-tuning, or inference.
How do I launch an A100 or T4 instance?
Sign up, add a payment method to claim your free credit, and follow our 60-second quick-start guide to deploy a T4 ($0.27/hr) or A100 instance from your dashboard or VSCode.
Can Thunder Compute integrate with my existing cloud or on-prem GPUs?
Yes. We can install our virtualization software in your VPC or data center to cut your current GPU bill. Contact us to discuss details.