COMPARE / AUTODL VS RUNPOD
AutoDL vs RunPod
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
7 - 4
chips where AutoDL is cheaper - chips where RunPod is cheaper, of 11 shared
| GPU model | AutoDL from | RunPod from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 3070 | $0.082/hr | $0.130/hr | AutoDL (37% less) |
| RTX 3080 | $0.138/hr | $0.170/hr | AutoDL (19% less) |
| RTX A4000 | $0.144/hr | $0.170/hr | AutoDL (15% less) |
| RTX 3080 Ti | $0.153/hr | $0.180/hr | AutoDL (15% less) |
| RTX 3090 | $0.207/hr | $0.220/hr | AutoDL (6% less) |
| RTX 4090 | $0.294/hr | $0.340/hr | AutoDL (13% less) |
| RTX 3090 Ti | $0.401/hr | $0.270/hr | RunPod (33% less) |
| RTX 5090 | $0.435/hr | $0.690/hr | AutoDL (37% less) |
| A40 | $0.467/hr | $0.350/hr | RunPod (25% less) |
| L40 | $0.716/hr | $0.690/hr | RunPod (4% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $1.092/hr | $0.500/hr | RunPod (54% less) |
AUTODL VS RUNPOD - FAQ
Is AutoDL or RunPod cheaper?
Across the 11 GPU models both providers publish, AutoDL has the lower rate on 7 and RunPod on 4. 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 AutoDL and RunPod?
Both publish rates for: RTX 3070, RTX 3080, RTX A4000, RTX 3080 Ti, RTX 3090, RTX 4090 and 5 more shared models. AutoDL lists 22 models total; RunPod lists 45.
Does Compute Cafe earn from AutoDL or RunPod links?
AutoDL: no affiliate arrangement. RunPod: yes - disclosed referral links (Referral link: credits, not cash, at this tier - 5% of Serverless spend and 3% of Pod spend for the referred user's first 6 months. The 10% cash affiliate tier unlocks after 25 paying referrals (verified against the live program page 2026-09-21; the record previously said 12%).). Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.