COMPARE / RUNPOD VS UPCLOUD
RunPod vs UpCloud
Like-for-like on-demand GPU pricing from each provider's own published rates, refreshed daily. No reserved or committed-use pricing on either side.
HEAD TO HEAD
4 - 2
chips where RunPod is cheaper - chips where UpCloud is cheaper, of 6 shared
| GPU model | RunPod from | UpCloud from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| L4 | $0.440/hr | $0.644/hr | RunPod (32% less) |
| RTX PRO 6000 | $0.500/hr | $1.834/hr | RunPod (73% less) |
| L40S | $0.790/hr | $1.234/hr | RunPod (36% less) |
| H100 SXM | $2.690/hr | $1.989/hr | UpCloud (26% less) |
| B200 | $5.980/hr | $5.001/hr | UpCloud (16% less) |
| B300 | $6.940/hr | $7.412/hr | RunPod (6% less) |
RUNPOD VS UPCLOUD - FAQ
Is RunPod or UpCloud cheaper?
Across the 6 GPU models both providers publish, RunPod has the lower rate on 4 and UpCloud on 2. It varies chip by chip - the table above compares like-for-like per-GPU hourly rates from each provider's own published prices, refreshed daily.
What can I rent at both RunPod and UpCloud?
Both publish rates for: L4, RTX PRO 6000, L40S, H100 SXM, B200, B300. RunPod lists 45 models total; UpCloud lists 6.
Does Compute Cafe earn from RunPod or UpCloud 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%).). UpCloud: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.