RunPod vs Vast.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 9 GPUs available on both. RunPod starts at $0.070/hr, Vast.ai starts at $0.013/hr.
Last updated April 19, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
RunPod cheapest
$0.070/hr
Vast.ai cheapest
$0.013/hr
RunPod GPU models
31
Vast.ai GPU models
17
RunPod instances
792
Vast.ai instances
128
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | RunPod | Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 792 | 128 |
| Distinct GPU models | 31 | 17 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.070 | $0.013 |
| Median price/hr | $1.75 | $0.467 |
| Average price/hr | $3.40 | $1.53 |
| Highest price/hr | $28.70 | $59.39 |
| Spot instances | 364 | 64 |
| Regions | 36 | 19 |
| Shared GPU models | 9 | 9 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | RunPod | Vast.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX3080Ti | $0.090 | $0.027 | Vast.ai |
| RTX3090 | $0.110 | $0.053 | Vast.ai |
| RTX4090 | $0.200 | $0.133 | Vast.ai |
| RTX5080 | $0.250 | $0.120 | Vast.ai |
| RTX5090 | $0.530 | $0.100 | Vast.ai |
| A100 | $0.790 | $0.080 | Vast.ai |
| H100NVL | $1.40 | $1.33 | Vast.ai |
| H100 | $1.75 | $1.47 | Vast.ai |
| H200NVL | $3.39 | $0.467 | Vast.ai |
Vast.ai is cheaper on 9 of 9 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick RunPod if you want a wider selection of GPU models —
they offer 31 GPU models across 36 regions starting at $0.070/hr.
Pick Vast.ai if you want the lowest entry price —
they offer 17 GPU models across 19 regions starting at $0.013/hr.
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