COMPARE / GPU.AI VS VAST.AI
gpu.ai vs Vast.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
3 - 2
chips where gpu.ai is cheaper - chips where Vast.ai is cheaper, of 5 shared
| GPU model | gpu.ai from | Vast.ai from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX A4000 | $0.100/hr | $0.080/hr | Vast.ai (20% less) |
| RTX 3080 | $0.110/hr | $0.202/hr | gpu.ai (46% less) |
| RTX 3090 | $0.130/hr | $0.156/hr | gpu.ai (17% less) |
| RTX 4080 | $0.230/hr | $0.248/hr | gpu.ai (7% less) |
| RTX 5080 | $0.290/hr | $0.244/hr | Vast.ai (16% less) |
GPU.AI VS VAST.AI - FAQ
Is gpu.ai or Vast.ai cheaper?
Across the 5 GPU models both providers publish, gpu.ai has the lower rate on 3 and Vast.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 hourly.
What can I rent at both gpu.ai and Vast.ai?
Both publish rates for: RTX A4000, RTX 3080, RTX 3090, RTX 4080, RTX 5080. gpu.ai lists 24 models total; Vast.ai lists 44.
Does Compute Cafe earn from gpu.ai or Vast.ai links?
gpu.ai: no affiliate arrangement. Vast.ai: yes - disclosed referral links (Referral link: 3% of referred customer revenue as credits; 75% of credits cash out weekly once a payout link is set up and referral credits exceed purchased credits.). Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.