Lightning.ai vs Nscale
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr, Nscale starts at $1.19/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
Nscale cheapest
$1.19/hr
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
Nscale GPU models
3
Lightning.ai instances
8
Nscale instances
4
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Lightning.ai | Nscale |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 8 | 4 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 3 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.410 | $1.19 |
| Median price/hr | $2.80 | $2.29 |
| Average price/hr | $3.10 | $5.81 |
| Highest price/hr | $11.90 | $18.32 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Lightning.ai | Nscale | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| A100 80GB | $2.99 | $1.45 | Nscale |
Nscale is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Lightning.ai if you want a wider selection of GPU models —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
Pick Nscale if you want a different geographic mix —
they offer 3 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $1.19/hr.
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