AWS vs Beam
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 2 GPUs available on both. AWS starts at $0.123/hr, Beam starts at $0.310/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
AWS cheapest
$0.123/hr
Beam cheapest
$0.310/hr
AWS GPU models
8
Beam GPU models
4
AWS instances
661
Beam instances
4
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | AWS | Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 661 | 4 |
| Distinct GPU models | 8 | 4 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.123 | $0.310 |
| Median price/hr | $2.45 | $2.10 |
| Average price/hr | $6.15 | $1.60 |
| Highest price/hr | $92.47 | $2.90 |
| Spot instances | 270 | 0 |
| Regions | 19 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 2 | 2 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
AWS is cheaper on 2 of 2 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick AWS if you want a wider selection of GPU models —
they offer 8 GPU models across 19 regions starting at $0.123/hr.
Pick Beam if you want a different geographic mix —
they offer 4 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.310/hr.
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