Lightning.ai vs RunPod
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 2 GPUs available on both. Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr, RunPod starts at $0.090/hr.
Last updated May 26, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
RunPod cheapest
$0.090/hr
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
RunPod GPU models
26
Lightning.ai instances
8
RunPod instances
679
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Lightning.ai | RunPod |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 8 | 679 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 26 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.410 | $0.090 |
| Median price/hr | $2.80 | $2.16 |
| Average price/hr | $3.10 | $4.72 |
| Highest price/hr | $11.90 | $38.30 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 316 |
| Regions | 1 | 33 |
| Shared GPU models | 2 | 2 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
RunPod is cheaper on 2 of 2 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Lightning.ai if you want more instance options —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.410/hr.
Pick RunPod if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 26 GPU models across 33 regions starting at $0.090/hr.
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