COMPARE / GPU.AI VS LIGHTNING AI
gpu.ai vs Lightning AI
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
5 - 2
chips where gpu.ai is cheaper - chips where Lightning AI is cheaper, of 7 shared
| GPU model | gpu.ai from | Lightning AI from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L4 | $0.710/hr | $0.790/hr | gpu.ai (10% less) |
| A100 40GB | $0.880/hr | $2.190/hr | gpu.ai (60% less) |
| L40S | $0.950/hr | $2.140/hr | gpu.ai (56% less) |
| A100 80GB | $1.280/hr | $2.710/hr | gpu.ai (53% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $2.030/hr | $2.890/hr | gpu.ai (30% less) |
| H100 SXM | $4.790/hr | $4.500/hr | Lightning AI (6% less) |
| H200 SXM | $6.320/hr | $4.500/hr | Lightning AI (29% less) |
GPU.AI VS LIGHTNING AI - FAQ
Is gpu.ai or Lightning AI cheaper?
Across the 7 GPU models both providers publish, gpu.ai has the lower rate on 5 and Lightning AI 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 gpu.ai and Lightning AI?
Both publish rates for: L4, A100 40GB, L40S, A100 80GB, RTX PRO 6000, H100 SXM and 1 more shared models. gpu.ai lists 24 models total; Lightning AI lists 8.
Does Compute Cafe earn from gpu.ai or Lightning AI links?
gpu.ai: no affiliate arrangement. Lightning AI: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.