Sesterce
vs
Thunder Compute
What's good about each
- Wide selection of Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs
- Provides both virtualized GPU instances and dedicated bare-metal clusters
- Specializes in infrastructure for AI/ML model training and inference
- Based in the EU, may ease GDPR compliance
Price comparison
Closest matching configuration on each side, monthly list price in USD.
| Service | Sesterce | Thunder Compute | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block storage | -- Not listed | $21.60 /mo 100 GB beyond free allowance · First 100 GB per GPU included | |
| Egress | -- Not listed | Free and unlimited |
Heads up: Figures take each provider's closest plan to a common setup, and vary by region and usage. Hover a service for the reference configuration. Verify before provisioning. More on how we price.
GPUs
Sesterce offers 23 GPU models, while Thunder Compute offers 4. Cheapest listed price per GPU per hour; GPUs both providers sell come first.
| GPU | Sesterce | Thunder Compute | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
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$2.75 /GPU/hr On-demand | $3.20 /GPU/hr On-demand · sold out | 14% cheaper on Sesterce |
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$1.49 /GPU/hr On-demand | $1.09 /GPU/hr On-demand | 27% cheaper on Thunder Compute |
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$0.55 /GPU/hr On-demand | $0.35 /GPU/hr On-demand | 36% cheaper on Thunder Compute |
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$0.97 /GPU/hr On-demand | $0.79 /GPU/hr On-demand | 18% cheaper on Thunder Compute |
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$4.95 /GPU/hr On-demand · sold out | -- | Sesterce only |
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$4.11 /GPU/hr On-demand · sold out | -- | Sesterce only |
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$1.09 /GPU/hr On-demand · sold out | -- | Sesterce only |
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$4.40 /GPU/hr On-demand | -- | Sesterce only |
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$0.71 /GPU/hr On-demand · sold out | -- | Sesterce only |
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$0.66 /GPU/hr On-demand | -- | Sesterce only |
Sesterce bills on-demand; Thunder Compute bills on-demand. The line under each price names the billing type shown.
Services
Managed services each provider offers.
| Service | Sesterce | Thunder Compute |
|---|---|---|
| Block Storage | ||
| GPU-powered Servers |
Compliance
Frameworks each provider states on its own site, each linked to its source.
Heads up: Each entry links to the provider's own statement. An attestation can cover one tier, one region or the platform alone rather than every service. Verify the scope before you rely on it. A dash means we found nothing to link to, not that the provider lacks it.
Company details
| Fact | Sesterce | Thunder Compute |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 | 2024 |
| Headquarters | France | USA |
| Locations | 43 | 1 |
| Example customers | -- | Theseus, ETH Zürich, MIT, NYU Langone Health |
| Website | www.sesterce.com | www.thundercompute.com |
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Our data for Sesterce was last updated on Oct. 2, 2026, and for Thunder Compute on Oct. 2, 2026.