Lightning.ai vs Modal
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 6 GPUs available on both. Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr, Modal starts at $0.590/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
Modal cheapest
$0.590/hr
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
Modal GPU models
6
Lightning.ai instances
8
Modal instances
8
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Lightning.ai | Modal |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 8 | 8 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.410 | $0.590 |
| Median price/hr | $2.80 | $3.55 |
| Average price/hr | $3.10 | $6.83 |
| Highest price/hr | $11.90 | $34.40 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 6 | 6 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Lightning.ai | Modal | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | $0.410 | $0.590 | Lightning.ai |
| L4 | $0.600 | $0.800 | Lightning.ai |
| A10G | $0.710 | $1.10 | Lightning.ai |
| A100 40GB | $1.89 | $2.78 | Lightning.ai |
| A100 80GB | $2.99 | $3.55 | Lightning.ai |
| H100 | $3.50 | $4.30 | Lightning.ai |
Lightning.ai is cheaper on 6 of 6 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Lightning.ai if you want lower entry pricing —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
Pick Modal if you want a different geographic mix —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.590/hr.
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