Nscale vs Salad Cloud
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. Nscale starts at $1.19/hr, Salad Cloud starts at $0.200/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Nscale cheapest
$1.19/hr
Salad Cloud cheapest
$0.200/hr
Nscale GPU models
3
Salad Cloud GPU models
6
Nscale instances
4
Salad Cloud instances
6
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Nscale | Salad Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 4 | 6 |
| Distinct GPU models | 3 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $1.19 | $0.200 |
| Median price/hr | $2.29 | $0.450 |
| Average price/hr | $5.81 | $0.885 |
| Highest price/hr | $18.32 | $2.50 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Nscale | Salad Cloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| A100 80GB | $1.45 | $1.60 | Nscale |
Nscale is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Nscale if you want more instance options —
they offer 3 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $1.19/hr.
Pick Salad Cloud if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.200/hr.
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