Hetzner vs Lightning.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. Hetzner starts at $1.35/hr, Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Hetzner cheapest
$1.35/hr
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
Hetzner GPU models
2
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
Hetzner instances
5
Lightning.ai instances
8
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Hetzner | Lightning.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 5 | 8 |
| Distinct GPU models | 2 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $1.35 | $0.410 |
| Median price/hr | $2.49 | $2.80 |
| Average price/hr | $5.52 | $3.10 |
| Highest price/hr | $19.92 | $11.90 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 2 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Hetzner | Lightning.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 | $2.49 | $3.50 | Hetzner |
Hetzner is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Hetzner if you want more instance options —
they offer 2 GPU models across 2 regions starting at $1.35/hr.
Pick Lightning.ai if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
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