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AWS vs Lightning AI
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 - 5
chips where AWS is cheaper - chips where Lightning AI is cheaper, of 7 shared
| GPU model | AWS from | Lightning AI from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | $0.526/hr | $0.550/hr | AWS (4% less) |
| L4 | $0.805/hr | $0.790/hr | Lightning AI (2% less) |
| L40S | $1.861/hr | $2.140/hr | AWS (13% less) |
| A100 40GB | $2.745/hr | $2.190/hr | Lightning AI (20% less) |
| A100 80GB | $3.431/hr | $2.710/hr | Lightning AI (21% less) |
| H100 SXM | $6.880/hr | $4.500/hr | Lightning AI (35% less) |
| H200 SXM | $7.912/hr | $4.500/hr | Lightning AI (43% less) |
AWS VS LIGHTNING AI - FAQ
Is AWS or Lightning AI cheaper?
Across the 7 GPU models both providers publish, AWS has the lower rate on 2 and Lightning AI on 5. 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 AWS and Lightning AI?
Both publish rates for: T4, L4, L40S, A100 40GB, A100 80GB, H100 SXM and 1 more shared models. AWS lists 14 models total; Lightning AI lists 8.
Does Compute Cafe earn from AWS or Lightning AI links?
AWS: no affiliate arrangement. Lightning AI: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.