GPU cloud comparison · 2026
Google Cloud GPU vs Hetzner GPU
Google Cloud GPU wins on 4 of 5 key metrics — but the right choice depends on your workload.
Overall Winner
Google Cloud GPU
TPU + GPU powerhouse — best ecosystem for TensorFlow
from $2.48/h
★★★★☆ 4.3 / 5 (2,891 reviews)
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Hetzner GPU
Affordable EU GPU servers — A100 at European prices
from €0.35/h
★★★★☆ 4.2 / 5 (834 reviews)
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Google Cloud GPU
Hetzner GPU
Starting Price Lower hourly rate
from $2.48/h
from €0.35/h
Overall Rating User rating
4.3 / 5
4.2 / 5
GPU Types Variety
5 types
2 types
Max VRAM Largest available
80 GB
80 GB
Locations Regions covered
US, EU, APAC, Global
DE, FI
Wins out of 5
4
1
GPU Availability
Google Cloud GPU
A100 40GBA100 80GBH100T4V100
VRAM: 16–80 GB · Locations: US, EU, APAC, Global
Hetzner GPU
A100 PCIeGTX 1080
VRAM: 8–80 GB · Locations: DE, FI
Pros & Cons
Google Cloud GPU
Pros
- Best TPU availability for TF workloads
- Deep Vertex AI + BigQuery integration
- Global infrastructure and reliability
- Preemptible instances cut costs significantly
Cons
- Expensive on-demand pricing
- Complex billing — easy to overspend
- Steep learning curve for GCP newcomers
Hetzner GPU
Pros
- Best GPU pricing in Europe
- GDPR and EU data residency compliant
- Excellent API and automation support
- Trusted Hetzner infrastructure
Cons
- Limited GPU types — mainly A100
- No H100 availability yet
- Fewer GPU locations than US providers
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Google Cloud GPU if…
- You need GPU compute for TensorFlow workloads
- You need GPU compute for TPU training
- You need GPU compute for Enterprise AI
- You need GPU compute for Vertex AI pipelines
- Higher user satisfaction matters (4.3 vs 4.2)
- You want more GPU variety (5 vs 2 types)
Choose Hetzner GPU if…
- You need GPU compute for EU compliance
- You need GPU compute for Research
- You need GPU compute for Inference APIs
- You need GPU compute for Budget EU GPU
- Lower price is your top priority (from €0.35/h vs from $2.48/h)