CoreWeave vs Lightning.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. CoreWeave starts at $6.50/hr, Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
CoreWeave cheapest
$6.50/hr
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
CoreWeave GPU models
9
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
CoreWeave instances
9
Lightning.ai instances
8
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | CoreWeave | Lightning.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 9 | 8 |
| Distinct GPU models | 9 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $6.50 | $0.410 |
| Median price/hr | $21.60 | $2.80 |
| Average price/hr | $31.84 | $3.10 |
| Highest price/hr | $68.80 | $11.90 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | CoreWeave | Lightning.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 | $49.24 | $3.50 | Lightning.ai |
Lightning.ai is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick CoreWeave if you want a wider selection of GPU models —
they offer 9 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $6.50/hr.
Pick Lightning.ai if you want the lowest entry price —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
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