COMPARE / RUNPOD VS TENSORPOOL
RunPod vs TensorPool
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 TensorPool is cheaper, of 5 shared
| GPU model | RunPod from | TensorPool from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L40S | $0.790/hr | $1.490/hr | RunPod (47% less) |
| H100 SXM | $2.690/hr | $1.990/hr | TensorPool (26% less) |
| H200 SXM | $3.590/hr | $2.990/hr | TensorPool (17% less) |
| B200 | $5.980/hr | $4.990/hr | TensorPool (17% less) |
| B300 | $6.940/hr | $5.490/hr | TensorPool (21% less) |
RUNPOD VS TENSORPOOL - FAQ
Is RunPod or TensorPool cheaper?
Across the 5 GPU models both providers publish, RunPod has the lower rate on 1 and TensorPool 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 TensorPool?
Both publish rates for: L40S, H100 SXM, H200 SXM, B200, B300. RunPod lists 45 models total; TensorPool lists 5.
Does Compute Cafe earn from RunPod or TensorPool 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%).). TensorPool: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.