Modal vs Vast.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. Modal starts at $0.590/hr, Vast.ai starts at $0.007/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Modal cheapest
$0.590/hr
Vast.ai cheapest
$0.007/hr
Modal GPU models
6
Vast.ai GPU models
18
Modal instances
8
Vast.ai instances
128
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Modal | Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 8 | 128 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 18 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.590 | $0.007 |
| Median price/hr | $3.55 | $0.475 |
| Average price/hr | $6.83 | $1.35 |
| Highest price/hr | $34.40 | $14.55 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 64 |
| Regions | 1 | 17 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Modal | Vast.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 | $4.30 | $1.47 | Vast.ai |
Vast.ai is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Modal if you want more instance options —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.590/hr.
Pick Vast.ai if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 18 GPU models across 17 regions starting at $0.007/hr.
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