Shadeform vs Vast.ai
Side-by-side cloud GPU comparison. 5 GPUs available on both. Shadeform starts at $0.350/hr, Vast.ai starts at $0.007/hr.
Last updated May 26, 2026 · Data refreshed every 6 hours
Shadeform cheapest
$0.350/hr
Vast.ai cheapest
$0.007/hr
Shadeform GPU models
24
Vast.ai GPU models
18
Shadeform instances
179
Vast.ai instances
128
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | Shadeform | Vast.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Instances tracked | 179 | 128 |
| Distinct GPU models | 24 | 18 |
| Lowest price/hr | $0.350 | $0.007 |
| Median price/hr | $3.65 | $0.452 |
| Average price/hr | $6.66 | $1.80 |
| Highest price/hr | $41.24 | $30.19 |
| Spot instances | 0 | 64 |
| Regions | 14 | 17 |
| Shared GPU models | 5 | 5 |
Cheapest Shared GPU Models — Head to Head
| GPU Model | Shadeform | Vast.ai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| V100 | $0.780 | $0.013 | Vast.ai |
| A100 | $1.25 | $0.080 | Vast.ai |
| H100 | $1.66 | $1.47 | Vast.ai |
| H200 | $3.25 | $4.50 | Shadeform |
| B200 | $5.29 | $2.63 | Vast.ai |
Vast.ai is cheaper on 4 of 5 shared GPUs.
Verdict
Pick Shadeform if you want a wider selection of GPU models —
they offer 24 GPU models across 14 regions starting at $0.350/hr.
Pick Vast.ai if you want the lowest entry price —
they offer 18 GPU models across 17 regions starting at $0.007/hr.
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