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Quantum Computing Pricing

Compare access costs across providers and cloud platforms. Pricing models vary significantly by hardware type, access method, and workload requirements.

Pricing accuracy: hardware.co only displays publicly documented pricing. Pricing changes frequently. Always verify current rates with the provider before committing to workloads.

Pricing Models Explained

Per-Shot

How it works: Charged per quantum circuit execution (shot). Total cost = shots × price per shot.

Who uses it: Amazon Braket, Azure Quantum for some hardware.

Best for: Exploratory work, algorithm testing with variable circuit counts.

Per-Task

How it works: Charged per submitted task/job, regardless of shot count (up to a limit). Some providers bundle shots per task.

Who uses it: Amazon Braket (task fee component), some IQM configurations.

Best for: Workloads with consistent circuit patterns and known shot counts.

Reservation

How it works: Reserve time blocks on specific hardware. Predictable cost, exclusive access during reserved window.

Who uses it: Quantinuum H-Series, IBM Quantum dedicated reservations.

Best for: Production workloads, large circuit depths, time-sensitive research requiring predictable access.

Subscription

How it works: Monthly or annual subscription with included credits or QPU time. Research programs often offer free access.

Who uses it: IBM Quantum Network, D-Wave Leap, academic programs.

Best for: Regular users needing predictable monthly budgets and consistent access.

Provider

Platform

Pricing model

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QPU	Provider	Platform	Pricing Model	Price	Notes	Source
IBM Eagle r1 127 qubits	IBM	IBM Quantum	Open Access	Free tier	Access included in IBM Quantum Open Plan (free tier) with queuing. Pay-as-you-go…	IBM
IBM Heron r2 156 qubits	IBM	IBM Quantum	Subscription	Contact provider	Heron r2 access is part of IBM Quantum Premium and dedicated reservation plans. …	IBM
IonQ Forte 32 qubits	IonQ	Amazon Braket+2	Per-Shot	Contact provider	Per-shot pricing varies by platform. AWS Braket charges per task plus per shot; …	IonQ
IonQ Forte Enterprise 35 qubits	IonQ	IonQ Quantum Cloud	Enterprise	Contact provider	Enterprise and dedicated access pricing available through IonQ sales. Includes p…	IonQ
Rigetti Ankaa-3 84 qubits	Rigetti	Amazon Braket	Per-Shot	$0.00035/shot$0.00035/task	Amazon Braket charges $0.00035 per task + $0.00035 per shot for Rigetti devices …	Amazon Web Services
Quantinuum H2-1 56 qubits	Quantinuum	Azure Quantum+1	Reservation	Contact provider	Quantinuum H-Series access is primarily via time-block reservation through Quant…	Quantinuum
QuEra Aquila 256 qubits	QuEra	Amazon Braket	Per-Shot	$0.01000/task	Amazon Braket per-task fee applies for QuEra Aquila. Verify current pricing at a…	Amazon Web Services
IQM Spark 5 qubits	IQM	Amazon Braket	Per-Shot	Contact provider	Contact IQM for Spark pricing. On-premises educational system pricing approximat…	IQM
IQM Radiance 150 qubits	IQM	Amazon Braket	Enterprise	Contact provider	Contact IQM for Radiance pricing. On-premises and cloud access available through…	IQM
PASQAL Fresnel 100 qubits	PASQAL	Direct	Reservation	Contact provider	Access via PASQAL cloud platform or direct hardware agreement. Contact PASQAL fo…	PASQAL
D-Wave Advantage 5,627 qubits	D-Wave	Amazon Braket+1	Subscription	Contact provider	Leap Hybrid Solver Service priced per QPU second (~$2.00/minute). Free developer…	D-Wave Systems
D-Wave Advantage2 7,000 qubits	D-Wave	D-Wave Leap	Enterprise	Contact provider	Advantage2 access initially available to select research partners. Contact D-Wav…	D-Wave Systems

Enterprise, research, and reserved-capacity pricing typically requires direct provider engagement. Prices shown are indicative and may not reflect current rates.

Research and Free Access Programs

Several providers offer subsidized or free access for academic research and learning. Details change frequently — see provider documentation for current eligibility and terms.

IBM Quantum Network

Research / Free tier

IBM Quantum Open Plan provides free access to a subset of quantum systems with fair-share queuing. The IBM Quantum Network offers additional access for research institutions and enterprise members.

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Amazon Braket Free Tier

Free tier

AWS provides free simulator minutes per month for new Braket users. Hardware access is charged at standard rates. Braket notebooks and managed jobs have separate free tier allowances.

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Azure Quantum Credits

Free credits

New Azure Quantum accounts receive free credits applicable to select hardware providers. Credits can be used across IonQ, Quantinuum, and Rigetti hardware within Azure Quantum.

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IonQ Academic Access

Research

IonQ offers academic research access programs for universities and research institutions. Applications typically reviewed quarterly. Contact IonQ partnerships for eligibility.

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Quantinuum Research Partnership

Research

Quantinuum offers research partnerships providing H-Series hardware access for collaborative research. Applications subject to scientific review.

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D-Wave Leap Free Tier

Free tier

D-Wave Leap provides a free developer tier with limited monthly QPU time on Advantage systems. Suitable for learning the annealing model and small optimization experiments.

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Free tier and research program details change frequently. See provider documentation for current terms, eligibility, and application processes.