COMPARE / RUNPOD VS VULTR
RunPod vs Vultr
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
5 - 2
chips where RunPod is cheaper - chips where Vultr is cheaper, of 7 shared
| GPU model | RunPod from | Vultr from | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | $0.350/hr | $1.712/hr | RunPod (80% less) |
| MI300X | $0.500/hr | $1.750/hr | RunPod (71% less) |
| L40S | $0.790/hr | $0.848/hr | RunPod (7% less) |
| A100 PCIe | $1.190/hr | $1.290/hr | RunPod (8% less) |
| A100 SXM | $1.390/hr | $1.490/hr | RunPod (7% less) |
| H100 SXM | $2.690/hr | $2.300/hr | Vultr (14% less) |
| B200 | $5.980/hr | $3.500/hr | Vultr (41% less) |
RUNPOD VS VULTR - FAQ
Is RunPod or Vultr cheaper?
Across the 7 GPU models both providers publish, RunPod has the lower rate on 5 and Vultr 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 hourly.
What can I rent at both RunPod and Vultr?
Both publish rates for: A40, MI300X, L40S, A100 PCIe, A100 SXM, H100 SXM and 1 more shared models. RunPod lists 45 models total; Vultr lists 11.
Does Compute Cafe earn from RunPod or Vultr 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%).). Vultr: no affiliate arrangement. Referral status never changes the numbers or the order on this page.