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Microsoft Azure
Available NowBest for Enterprises, OpenAI Integrations, Hybrid Cloud
About Azure
Microsoft Azure powers some of the worlds largest AI models, including OpenAI’s GPT-4. With the ND H100 v5 virtual machines, Azure delivers interconnected supercomputing scale for the largest enterprises.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Largest global region footprint
- Exclusive provider of Azure OpenAI Service APIs
- Tight integration with GitHub, VS Code, and Windows ecosystem
- Massive supercomputing clusters used by OpenAI
Cons
- UI/UX of Azure Portal can be unintuitive
- Acquiring spot GPU instances is very competitive
- High enterprise costs without specialized discounts
Ideal Use Cases
AI InferenceHPCLLM Training
| GPU Models | H100 (ND H100 v5), A100, V100, T4 |
| GPU Types | A100, H100, V100 |
| Headquarters | Redmond, WA, USA |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Availability | Available Now |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com ↗ |
$1.00/ hour (starting)—$30.00/ hr (max)
💡 Pricing note: Rates shown are indicative. Final pricing depends on GPU model, reservation type (spot vs. on-demand), contract length, and region. Get an exact quote →
Global (60+ regions)
Starting from
$1.00/hr
Up to $30.00/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft Azure GPU cloud pricing starts from $1.00/hr depending on GPU type, reservation model (on-demand vs. spot vs. reserved), and region. Use the quote form to get exact pricing for your specific workload.
Microsoft Azure offers H100 (ND H100 v5), A100, V100, T4 GPU instances. Availability varies by region and configuration. Contact the provider through ComputeStacker for current availability.
Microsoft Azure operates data centers in Asia Pacific, EU West, Germany, United Kingdom, US East, US West. Choosing a region close to your users minimises latency and can help with data residency compliance requirements.
Use the "Get a Quote" button on this page to submit your GPU requirements. ComputeStacker will forward your request to Microsoft Azure and other matching providers. You'll receive proposals within 24 hours — no commitment required.
Microsoft Azure offers high-performance GPU infrastructure suitable for large language model training and fine-tuning workloads. For large-scale distributed training, check the Specs tab for NVLink and InfiniBand interconnect availability.
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