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Lightning AI vs SpotGPUs
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 - 7
chips where Lightning AI is cheaper - chips where SpotGPUs is cheaper, of 7 shared
| GPU model | Lightning AI from | SpotGPUs from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | $0.550/hr | $0.070/hr | SpotGPUs (87% less) |
| L4 | $0.790/hr | $0.080/hr | SpotGPUs (90% less) |
| L40S | $2.140/hr | $0.250/hr | SpotGPUs (88% less) |
| A100 40GB | $2.190/hr | $0.170/hr | SpotGPUs (92% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $2.890/hr | $0.390/hr | SpotGPUs (87% less) |
| H100 SXM | $4.500/hr | $0.890/hr | SpotGPUs (80% less) |
| H200 SXM | $4.500/hr | $1.090/hr | SpotGPUs (76% less) |
LIGHTNING AI VS SPOTGPUS - FAQ
Is Lightning AI or SpotGPUs cheaper?
Across the 7 GPU models both providers publish, Lightning AI has the lower rate on 0 and SpotGPUs on 7. 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 SpotGPUs?
Both publish rates for: T4, L4, L40S, A100 40GB, RTX PRO 6000, H100 SXM and 1 more shared models. Lightning AI lists 8 models total; SpotGPUs lists 47.
Does Compute Cafe earn from Lightning AI or SpotGPUs links?
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