COMPARE / CRUSOE VS RUNPOD
Crusoe 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
0 - 6
chips where Crusoe is cheaper - chips where RunPod is cheaper, of 6 shared
| GPU model | Crusoe from | RunPod from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L40S | $1.500/hr | $0.790/hr | RunPod (47% less) |
| A100 PCIe | $2.000/hr | $1.190/hr | RunPod (41% less) |
| A100 SXM | $2.300/hr | $1.390/hr | RunPod (40% less) |
| MI300X | $3.450/hr | $0.500/hr | RunPod (86% less) |
| H100 SXM | $3.900/hr | $2.690/hr | RunPod (31% less) |
| H200 SXM | $4.290/hr | $3.590/hr | RunPod (16% less) |
CRUSOE VS RUNPOD - FAQ
Is Crusoe or RunPod cheaper?
Across the 6 GPU models both providers publish, Crusoe has the lower rate on 0 and RunPod on 6. 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 Crusoe and RunPod?
Both publish rates for: L40S, A100 PCIe, A100 SXM, MI300X, H100 SXM, H200 SXM. Crusoe lists 6 models total; RunPod lists 45.
Does Compute Cafe earn from Crusoe or RunPod links?
Crusoe: 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.