Modal vs Paperspace

Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 2 GPUs available on both. Modal starts at $0.590/hr, Paperspace starts at $0.560/hr.

Last updated May 26, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Modal cheapest
$0.590/hr
Paperspace cheapest
$0.560/hr
Modal GPU models
6
Paperspace GPU models
4
Modal instances
8
Paperspace instances
6

Side-by-Side Comparison

Metric Modal Paperspace
Instances tracked 8 6
Distinct GPU models 6 4
Lowest price/hr $0.590 $0.560
Median price/hr $3.55 $2.30
Average price/hr $6.83 $1.86
Highest price/hr $34.40 $3.18
Spot instances 0 0
Regions 1 2
Shared GPU models 2 2

Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head

GPU Model Modal Paperspace Cheaper
A100 40GB $2.78 $2.30 Paperspace
A100 80GB $3.55 $3.18 Paperspace

Paperspace is cheaper on 2 of 2 shared GPUs.

Verdict

Pick Modal if you want a wider selection of GPU models — they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.590/hr.

Pick Paperspace if you want the lowest entry price — they offer 4 GPU models across 2 regions starting at $0.560/hr.

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