Lightning.ai vs Shadeform
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 3 GPUs available on both. Lightning.ai starts at $0.410/hr, Shadeform starts at $0.150/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Lightning.ai cheapest
$0.410/hr
Shadeform cheapest
$0.150/hr
Lightning.ai GPU models
6
Shadeform GPU models
24
Lightning.ai instances
8
Shadeform instances
182
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Lightning.ai | Shadeform |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 8 | 182 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 24 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.410 | $0.150 |
| Median price/hr | $2.80 | $3.58 |
| Average price/hr | $3.10 | $6.53 |
| Highest price/hr | $11.90 | $41.24 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 14 |
| Shared GPU models | 3 | 3 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Lightning.ai | Shadeform | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L4 | $0.600 | $0.900 | Lightning.ai |
| A100 80GB | $2.99 | $1.24 | Shadeform |
| H100 | $3.50 | $1.66 | Shadeform |
Shadeform is cheaper on 2 of 3 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 Shadeform if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 24 GPU models across 14 regions starting at $0.150/hr.
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