COMPARE / LIGHTNING AI VS SELECTEL
Lightning AI vs Selectel
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
5 - 1
chips where Lightning AI is cheaper - chips where Selectel is cheaper, of 6 shared
| GPU model | Lightning AI from | Selectel from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | $0.550/hr | $0.578/hr | Lightning AI (5% less) |
| L4 | $0.790/hr | $0.667/hr | Selectel (16% less) |
| A100 80GB | $2.710/hr | $3.914/hr | Lightning AI (31% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $2.890/hr | $2.891/hr | Lightning AI (0% less) |
| H100 SXM | $4.500/hr | $5.508/hr | Lightning AI (18% less) |
| H200 SXM | $4.500/hr | $7.877/hr | Lightning AI (43% less) |
LIGHTNING AI VS SELECTEL - FAQ
Is Lightning AI or Selectel cheaper?
Across the 6 GPU models both providers publish, Lightning AI has the lower rate on 5 and Selectel on 1. 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 Lightning AI and Selectel?
Both publish rates for: T4, L4, A100 80GB, RTX PRO 6000, H100 SXM, H200 SXM. Lightning AI lists 8 models total; Selectel lists 12.
Does Compute Cafe earn from Lightning AI or Selectel links?
Lightning AI: no affiliate arrangement. Selectel: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.