Lambda Labs vs Lightning.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. Lambda Labs starts at $1.29/hr, Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Lambda Labs cheapest
$1.29/hr
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
Lambda Labs GPU models
6
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
Lambda Labs instances
120
Lightning.ai instances
8
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Lambda Labs | Lightning.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 120 | 8 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $1.29 | $0.410 |
| Median price/hr | $8.38 | $2.80 |
| Average price/hr | $14.39 | $3.10 |
| Highest price/hr | $53.52 | $11.90 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 8 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Lambda Labs | Lightning.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 | $3.29 | $3.50 | Lambda Labs |
Lambda Labs is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Lambda Labs if you want more instance options —
they offer 6 GPU models across 8 regions starting at $1.29/hr.
Pick Lightning.ai if you want the lowest entry price —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
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