Crusoe vs RunPod
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 5 GPUs available on both. Crusoe starts at $0.400/hr, RunPod starts at $0.070/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Crusoe cheapest
$0.400/hr
RunPod cheapest
$0.070/hr
Crusoe GPU models
6
RunPod GPU models
31
Crusoe instances
9
RunPod instances
792
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Crusoe | RunPod |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 9 | 792 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 31 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.400 | $0.070 |
| Median price/hr | $1.30 | $1.75 |
| Average price/hr | $1.97 | $3.40 |
| Highest price/hr | $4.29 | $28.70 |
| Spot instances | 3 | 364 |
| Regions | 1 | 36 |
| Shared GPU models | 5 | 5 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Crusoe | RunPod | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | $0.400 | $0.200 | RunPod |
| L40S | $0.500 | $0.260 | RunPod |
| A100 | $1.30 | $0.790 | RunPod |
| H100 | $3.90 | $1.75 | RunPod |
| H200 | $4.29 | $2.29 | RunPod |
RunPod is cheaper on 5 of 5 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Crusoe if you want more instance options —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.400/hr.
Pick RunPod if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 31 GPU models across 36 regions starting at $0.070/hr.
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