COMPARE / LYCEUM VS RUNPOD
Lyceum vs RunPod
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 - 5
chips where Lyceum is cheaper - chips where RunPod is cheaper, of 5 shared
| GPU model | Lyceum from | RunPod from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L40S | $1.190/hr | $0.790/hr | RunPod (34% less) |
| H100 SXM | $2.790/hr | $2.690/hr | RunPod (4% less) |
| H200 SXM | $4.290/hr | $3.590/hr | RunPod (16% less) |
| B200 | $6.490/hr | $5.980/hr | RunPod (8% less) |
| B300 | $7.990/hr | $6.940/hr | RunPod (13% less) |
LYCEUM VS RUNPOD - FAQ
Is Lyceum or RunPod cheaper?
Across the 5 GPU models both providers publish, Lyceum has the lower rate on 0 and RunPod on 5. 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 RunPod?
Both publish rates for: L40S, H100 SXM, H200 SXM, B200, B300. Lyceum lists 11 models total; RunPod lists 45.
Does Compute Cafe earn from Lyceum or RunPod links?
Lyceum: no affiliate arrangement. RunPod: yes - disclosed referral links (Referral link: credits, not cash, at this tier - 5% of Serverless spend and 3% of Pod spend for the referred user's first 6 months. The 10% cash affiliate tier unlocks after 25 paying referrals (verified against the live program page 2026-09-21; the record previously said 12%).). Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.