COMPARE / LIGHTNING AI VS SPHERON
Lightning AI vs Spheron
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
1 - 4
chips where Lightning AI is cheaper - chips where Spheron is cheaper, of 5 shared
| GPU model | Lightning AI from | Spheron from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L40S | $2.140/hr | $0.960/hr | Spheron (55% less) |
| A100 80GB | $2.710/hr | $1.430/hr | Spheron (47% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $2.890/hr | $2.350/hr | Spheron (19% less) |
| H100 SXM | $4.500/hr | $2.980/hr | Spheron (34% less) |
| H200 SXM | $4.500/hr | $4.800/hr | Lightning AI (6% less) |
LIGHTNING AI VS SPHERON - FAQ
Is Lightning AI or Spheron cheaper?
Across the 5 GPU models both providers publish, Lightning AI has the lower rate on 1 and Spheron on 4. 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 Lightning AI and Spheron?
Both publish rates for: L40S, A100 80GB, RTX PRO 6000, H100 SXM, H200 SXM. Lightning AI lists 8 models total; Spheron lists 12.
Does Compute Cafe earn from Lightning AI or Spheron links?
Lightning AI: no affiliate arrangement. Spheron: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.