AWS vs Lambda Labs
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 3 GPUs available on both. AWS starts at $0.123/hr, Lambda Labs starts at $1.29/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
AWS cheapest
$0.123/hr
Lambda Labs cheapest
$1.29/hr
AWS GPU models
8
Lambda Labs GPU models
6
AWS instances
661
Lambda Labs instances
120
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | AWS | Lambda Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 661 | 120 |
| Distinct GPU models | 8 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.123 | $1.29 |
| Median price/hr | $2.45 | $8.38 |
| Average price/hr | $6.15 | $14.39 |
| Highest price/hr | $92.47 | $53.52 |
| Spot instances | 270 | 0 |
| Regions | 19 | 8 |
| Shared GPU models | 3 | 3 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | AWS | Lambda Labs | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| V100 | $0.306 | $6.32 | AWS |
| H100 | $1.94 | $3.29 | AWS |
| A100 | $2.75 | $1.99 | Lambda Labs |
AWS is cheaper on 2 of 3 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 Lambda Labs if you want a different geographic mix —
they offer 6 GPU models across 8 regions starting at $1.29/hr.
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