COMPARE / LYCEUM VS MODAL
Lyceum vs Modal
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 - 3
chips where Lyceum is cheaper - chips where Modal is cheaper, of 6 shared
| GPU model | Lyceum from | Modal from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L40S | $1.190/hr | $1.951/hr | Lyceum (39% less) |
| A100 80GB | $2.500/hr | $2.498/hr | Modal (0% less) |
| H100 SXM | $2.790/hr | $3.949/hr | Lyceum (29% less) |
| H200 SXM | $4.290/hr | $4.540/hr | Lyceum (5% less) |
| B200 | $6.490/hr | $6.250/hr | Modal (4% less) |
| B300 | $7.990/hr | $7.099/hr | Modal (11% less) |
LYCEUM VS MODAL - FAQ
Is Lyceum or Modal cheaper?
Across the 6 GPU models both providers publish, Lyceum has the lower rate on 3 and Modal on 3. 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 Lyceum and Modal?
Both publish rates for: L40S, A100 80GB, H100 SXM, H200 SXM, B200, B300. Lyceum lists 11 models total; Modal lists 11.
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