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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