COMPARE / RUNPOD VS SIMPLEPOD
RunPod vs SimplePod
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
1 - 4
chips where RunPod is cheaper - chips where SimplePod is cheaper, of 5 shared
| GPU model | RunPod from | SimplePod from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 | $0.120/hr | $0.050/hr | SimplePod (58% less) |
| RTX A4000 | $0.170/hr | $0.090/hr | SimplePod (47% less) |
| RTX 4090 | $0.340/hr | $0.300/hr | SimplePod (12% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $0.500/hr | $0.990/hr | RunPod (49% less) |
| RTX 5090 | $0.690/hr | $0.450/hr | SimplePod (35% less) |
RUNPOD VS SIMPLEPOD - FAQ
Is RunPod or SimplePod cheaper?
Across the 5 GPU models both providers publish, RunPod has the lower rate on 1 and SimplePod 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 hourly.
What can I rent at both RunPod and SimplePod?
Both publish rates for: RTX A2000, RTX A4000, RTX 4090, RTX PRO 6000, RTX 5090. RunPod lists 45 models total; SimplePod lists 7.
Does Compute Cafe earn from RunPod or SimplePod links?
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%).). SimplePod: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.