FluidStack vs Salad Cloud
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 4 GPUs available on both. FluidStack starts at $0.290/hr, Salad Cloud starts at $0.200/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
FluidStack cheapest
$0.290/hr
Salad Cloud cheapest
$0.200/hr
FluidStack GPU models
5
Salad Cloud GPU models
6
FluidStack instances
7
Salad Cloud instances
6
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | FluidStack | Salad Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 7 | 6 |
| Distinct GPU models | 5 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.290 | $0.200 |
| Median price/hr | $2.09 | $0.450 |
| Average price/hr | $4.94 | $0.885 |
| Highest price/hr | $16.72 | $2.50 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 2 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 4 | 4 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | FluidStack | Salad Cloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3090 | $0.290 | $0.240 | Salad Cloud |
| RTX 4090 | $0.590 | $0.450 | Salad Cloud |
| A100 80GB | $1.29 | $1.60 | FluidStack |
| H100 | $2.09 | $2.50 | FluidStack |
Both providers tie on shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick FluidStack if you want more instance options —
they offer 5 GPU models across 2 regions starting at $0.290/hr.
Pick Salad Cloud if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.200/hr.
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