Salad Cloud vs Shadeform
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 3 GPUs available on both. Salad Cloud starts at $0.200/hr, Shadeform starts at $0.350/hr.
Last updated May 26, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Salad Cloud cheapest
$0.200/hr
Shadeform cheapest
$0.350/hr
Salad Cloud GPU models
6
Shadeform GPU models
24
Salad Cloud instances
6
Shadeform instances
179
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Salad Cloud | Shadeform |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 6 | 179 |
| Distinct GPU models | 6 | 24 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.200 | $0.350 |
| Median price/hr | $0.450 | $3.65 |
| Average price/hr | $0.885 | $6.66 |
| Highest price/hr | $2.50 | $41.24 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 0 |
| Regions | 1 | 14 |
| Shared GPU models | 3 | 3 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Salad Cloud | Shadeform | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | $0.450 | $0.600 | Salad Cloud |
| A100 80GB | $1.60 | $1.24 | Shadeform |
| H100 | $2.50 | $1.66 | Shadeform |
Shadeform is cheaper on 2 of 3 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Salad Cloud if you want lower entry pricing —
they offer 6 GPU models across 1 regions starting at $0.200/hr.
Pick Shadeform if you want a wider GPU selection —
they offer 24 GPU models across 14 regions starting at $0.350/hr.
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