Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Microsoft vs NVIDIA
9 models vs 15 models
NVIDIA is cheaper at the median: $0.08 against $0.35 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 4.3× less. Its cheapest paid model, Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B ($0.06), compares with Phi 4 ($0.07) at Microsoft. Microsoft lists 9 models; NVIDIA lists 15 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
Microsoft
NVIDIA
Models listed
9
15
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.07
$0.06
Median in / out
$0.35 / $0.38
$0.08 / $0.24
Highest input / 1M
$0.62
$0.50
Largest context
66K
1M
Batch-tier models
0 of 9
0 of 15
Open-weight models
7
7
Free models
0
5
Vision models listed
1
0
Costs for real workloads
Cheapest paid model from each provider that fits the job · monthly
Derived from standard-tier prices, 30 days. “Fits the job” means the context window holds the prompt and reply. Excludes batch and caching.
Cheapest model for each capability
Input / output per 1M
| Capability | Microsoft | NVIDIA |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | None listed | Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free) $0.07 / $0.20 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | Microsoft | NVIDIA |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | WizardLM-2 8x22B $0.62 | Nemotron 3 Ultra (free) $0.50 |
| Budget under $0.50 | Phi 4 $0.07 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B $0.06 Nemotron 3.5 Lightning (free) $0.07 Nemotron 3 Super $0.08 Nemotron 3.5 Content Safety $0.20 |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is Microsoft or NVIDIA cheaper?
NVIDIA at the median: $0.08 against $0.35 for Microsoft per 1M input tokens. Median is across each provider's paid standard-tier models, so a provider with many small models can look cheaper than its flagship is.
Which provider has more models?
NVIDIA lists more: Microsoft 9, NVIDIA 15. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Microsoft: no batch tier listed. NVIDIA: no batch tier listed.
Which has the larger context window?
NVIDIA has the larger: WizardLM-2 8x22B (66K tokens) at Microsoft, Nemotron 3 Ultra (free) (1M) at NVIDIA.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Microsoft: 7 open-weight models. NVIDIA: 7 open-weight models.
Does either have free models?
Microsoft: none listed at no per-token charge. NVIDIA: 5 models.
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