GPU Provider Comparison
Compare features, pricing, and availability across leading GPU cloud providers
Provider Overview
| Provider | GPU Types | Price Range | Locations | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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RunPod
Secure Cloud
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RTX 4090, H100, A100, V100, A40, RTX 3090 | $0.39 - $4.89/hr | US, EU, Asia | Production workloads, Enterprise, High reliability |
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Vast.ai
Community Cloud
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RTX 3080, 4090, A6000, H100, Various | $0.15 - $2.50/hr | Global (100+ locations) | Development, Cost-sensitive workloads, Experimentation |
Detailed Features
RunPod Features
- Secure data center infrastructure
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Persistent storage options
- Container & VM support
- Direct SSH access
- API & CLI tools
- Auto-scaling capabilities
- 24/7 support
Vast.ai Features
- Marketplace model with competitive pricing
- Wide variety of GPU options
- Docker container support
- SSH & Jupyter access
- Interruptible instances
- API access
- Real-time availability
- Community support
Recommended Use Cases
Choose RunPod When:
You need reliable, enterprise-grade GPU infrastructure for:
- Production ML model serving
- Long-running training jobs
- Mission-critical applications
- Consistent performance requirements
- Compliance & security needs
Choose Vast.ai When:
You want cost-effective GPU compute for:
- Development and testing
- Research and experimentation
- Batch processing jobs
- Budget-conscious projects
- Flexible, short-term workloads
Pricing Breakdown
| GPU Model | RunPod Price | Vast.ai Price | Memory | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3090 | $0.44/hr | $0.25/hr | 24 GB | Great for most ML tasks |
| RTX 4090 | $0.74/hr | $0.45/hr | 24 GB | Latest generation, fast inference |
| A100 40GB | $1.89/hr | $1.20/hr | 40 GB | Professional training & inference |
| A100 80GB | $2.49/hr | $1.80/hr | 80 GB | Large model training |
| H100 | $4.89/hr | $2.50/hr | 80 GB | Cutting-edge AI workloads |
* Prices are approximate and subject to change. Actual pricing may vary based on availability, location, and commitment terms.
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