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Akash vs Lium
Like-for-like on-demand GPU pricing from each provider's own published rates, refreshed hourly. No reserved or committed-use pricing on either side.
HEAD TO HEAD
2 - 3
chips where Akash is cheaper - chips where Lium is cheaper, of 5 shared
| GPU model | Akash from | Lium from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3090 | $0.150/hr | $0.180/hr | Akash (17% less) |
| RTX 4090 | $0.390/hr | $0.400/hr | Akash (3% less) |
| RTX 5090 | $0.670/hr | $0.600/hr | Lium (10% less) |
| H100 SXM | $2.710/hr | $1.300/hr | Lium (52% less) |
| H200 SXM | $4.450/hr | $3.000/hr | Lium (33% less) |
AKASH VS LIUM - FAQ
Is Akash or Lium cheaper?
Across the 5 GPU models both providers publish, Akash has the lower rate on 2 and Lium on 3. It varies chip by chip - the table above compares like-for-like per-GPU hourly rates from each provider's own published prices, refreshed hourly.
What can I rent at both Akash and Lium?
Both publish rates for: RTX 3090, RTX 4090, RTX 5090, H100 SXM, H200 SXM. Akash lists 11 models total; Lium lists 10.
Does Compute Cafe earn from Akash or Lium links?
Akash: no affiliate arrangement. Lium: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.