RunPod vs Salad Cloud
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 1 GPUs available on both. RunPod starts at $0.090/hr, Salad Cloud starts at $0.200/hr.
Last updated May 26, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
RunPod cheapest
$0.090/hr
Salad Cloud cheapest
$0.200/hr
RunPod GPU models
26
Salad Cloud GPU models
6
RunPod instances
679
Salad Cloud instances
6
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | RunPod | Salad Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 679 | 6 |
| Distinct GPU models | 26 | 6 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.090 | $0.200 |
| Median price/hr | $2.16 | $0.450 |
| Average price/hr | $4.72 | $0.885 |
| Highest price/hr | $38.30 | $2.50 |
| Spot instances | 316 | 0 |
| Regions | 33 | 1 |
| Shared GPU models | 1 | 1 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | RunPod | Salad Cloud | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| H100 | $1.75 | $2.50 | RunPod |
RunPod is cheaper on 1 of 1 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick RunPod if you want a wider selection of GPU models —
they offer 26 GPU models across 33 regions starting at $0.090/hr.
Pick Salad Cloud if you want a different geographic mix —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.200/hr.
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