GCP vs Vast.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 4 GPUs available on both. GCP starts at $0.112/hr, Vast.ai starts at $0.007/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
GCP cheapest
$0.112/hr
Vast.ai cheapest
$0.007/hr
GCP GPU models
16
Vast.ai GPU models
18
GCP instances
2074
Vast.ai instances
128
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | GCP | Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 2074 | 128 |
| Distinct GPU models | 16 | 18 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.112 | $0.007 |
| Median price/hr | $1.48 | $0.475 |
| Average price/hr | $5.26 | $1.35 |
| Highest price/hr | $97.44 | $14.55 |
| Spot instances | 1044 | 64 |
| Regions | 22 | 17 |
| Shared GPU models | 4 | 4 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | GCP | Vast.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 | $1.29 | $1.47 | GCP |
| A100 | $1.49 | $0.080 | Vast.ai |
| V100 | $4.14 | $0.014 | Vast.ai |
| B200 | $32.61 | $2.63 | Vast.ai |
Vast.ai is cheaper on 3 of 4 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick GCP if you want more instance options —
they offer 16 GPU models across 22 regions starting at $0.112/hr.
Pick Vast.ai if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 18 GPU models across 17 regions starting at $0.007/hr.
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