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Beam vs CloudRift
Like-for-like on-demand GPU pricing from each provider's own published rates, refreshed daily. No reserved or committed-use pricing on either side.
HEAD TO HEAD
3 - 2
chips where Beam is cheaper - chips where CloudRift is cheaper, of 5 shared
| GPU model | Beam from | CloudRift from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | $0.440/hr | $0.450/hr | Beam (2% less) |
| RTX 5090 | $0.720/hr | $0.650/hr | CloudRift (10% less) |
| L40S | $0.760/hr | $0.690/hr | CloudRift (9% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $1.090/hr | $1.760/hr | Beam (38% less) |
| H200 SXM | $2.090/hr | $2.500/hr | Beam (16% less) |
BEAM VS CLOUDRIFT - FAQ
Is Beam or CloudRift cheaper?
Across the 5 GPU models both providers publish, Beam has the lower rate on 3 and CloudRift on 2. It varies chip by chip - the table above compares like-for-like per-GPU hourly rates from each provider's own published prices, refreshed daily.
What can I rent at both Beam and CloudRift?
Both publish rates for: RTX 4090, RTX 5090, L40S, RTX PRO 6000, H200 SXM. Beam lists 9 models total; CloudRift lists 9.
Does Compute Cafe earn from Beam or CloudRift links?
Beam: no affiliate arrangement. CloudRift: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.