Beam vs Lightning.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 4 GPUs available on both. Beam starts at $0.310/hr, Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Beam cheapest
$0.310/hr
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
Beam GPU models
4
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
Beam instances
4
Lightning.ai instances
8
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Beam | Lightning.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 4 | 8 |
| Distinct GPU models | 4 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.310 | $0.410 |
| Median price/hr | $2.10 | $2.80 |
| Average price/hr | $1.60 | $3.10 |
| Highest price/hr | $2.90 | $11.90 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 4 | 4 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Beam | Lightning.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | $0.310 | $0.410 | Beam |
| A10G | $1.10 | $0.710 | Lightning.ai |
| A100 40GB | $2.10 | $1.89 | Lightning.ai |
| A100 80GB | $2.90 | $2.99 | Beam |
Both providers tie on shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Beam if you want lower entry pricing —
they offer 4 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.310/hr.
Pick Lightning.ai if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
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