Lightning.ai vs Salad Cloud
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 2 GPUs available on both. Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr, Salad Cloud starts at $0.200/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
Salad Cloud cheapest
$0.200/hr
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
Salad Cloud GPU models
6
Lightning.ai instances
8
Salad Cloud instances
6
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Lightning.ai | Salad Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 8 | 6 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.410 | $0.200 |
| Median price/hr | $2.80 | $0.450 |
| Average price/hr | $3.10 | $0.885 |
| Highest price/hr | $11.90 | $2.50 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 2 | 2 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Lightning.ai | Salad Cloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| A100 80GB | $2.99 | $1.60 | Salad Cloud |
| H100 | $3.50 | $2.50 | Salad Cloud |
Salad Cloud is cheaper on 2 of 2 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Lightning.ai if you want more instance options —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
Pick Salad Cloud if you want the lowest entry price —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.200/hr.
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