What is the difference between AkashML and Lyceum?

AkashML and Lyceum are both cloud GPU providers offering different pricing models, features, and GPU availability. Use our comparison tool to see real-time pricing and feature differences.

Which is cheaper: AkashML or Lyceum?

Pricing varies by GPU model and usage requirements. Check our real-time comparison table to find the best deals for your specific needs.

Can I switch between AkashML and Lyceum?

Yes, both providers offer flexible cloud GPU services. However, consider factors like data transfer costs, setup time, and specific features when switching between providers.

How many GPU models are available for comparison?

We track pricing for 6 different GPU models across both AkashML and Lyceum, with 0 models available from both providers.

AkashML vs Lyceum

Compare GPU and LLM inference API pricing between AkashML and Lyceum. Find the best rates for AI training, inference, and ML workloads.

AkashML

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Lyceum

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Comparison Overview

Total GPU Models

AkashML GPUs

Lyceum GPUs

Direct Comparisons

GPU Pricing Comparison

Total GPUs: 6Both available: 0AkashML: 0Lyceum: 6

Showing 6 of 6 GPUs

Last updated: 11/13/2026, 6:03:34 AM

GPU Model ↑	AkashML Price	Lyceum Price	Price Diff ↕	Sources
A100 SXM 80GB 80GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$1.29/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
A100 SXM 80GB 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $1.29/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
B200 180GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$4.99/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $4.99/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$2.69/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $2.69/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
H200 SXM 141GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$3.59/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
H200 SXM 141GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $3.59/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$6.39/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $6.39/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
L40S 48GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$1.09/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $1.09/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum

A100 SXM 80GB 80GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$1.29/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
A100 SXM 80GB 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $1.29/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
B200 180GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$4.99/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
B200 180GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $4.99/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$2.69/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
H100 SXM 80GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $2.69/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
H200 SXM 141GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$3.59/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
H200 SXM 141GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $3.59/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$6.39/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
HGX B300 288GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $6.39/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum
L40S 48GB VRAM • Lyceum	Not Available	$1.09/hr★ Best	—	Lyceum
L40S 48GB VRAM • Not Available Lyceum $1.09/hour Updated: 11/12/2026 ★Best Price Lyceum

LLM API Pricing Comparison

Total models: 15Both available: 3AkashML: 7Lyceum: 11

Showing 15 of 15 models

Prices per 1M tokens · Last updated: 11/13/2026, 6:03:33 AM

Model ↑	AkashML	Lyceum	Input Diff ↕
DeepSeek V4 Flash DeepSeek	Not available	$0.250 in $0.300 out	—
DeepSeek V4 Pro DeepSeek	Not available	$2.00 in $4.00 out	—
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash DeepSeek	Not available	$0.500 in $1.50 out	—
GLM-5.3 Z.ai	$0.190 in $4.40 out	$1.40 in $4.40 out	$1.21
GLM-5.3-Flash Z.ai	Not available	$0.200 in $0.500 out	—
GPT-OSS-120B OpenAI	$0.037 in $0.187 out	Not available	—
GPT-OSS-20B OpenAI	$0.018 in $0.090 out	Not available	—
Kimi K2.7 Code Moonshot AI	Not available	$1.25 in $4.50 out	—
Kimi K3 Moonshot AI	Not available	$3.00 in $15.00 out	—
Kimi K3.1 Pro Moonshot AI	$1.75 in $10.00 out	$2.00 in $10.00 out	$0.250
Llama 3.3 70B Meta	$0.200 in $0.520 out	Not available	—
MiniMax-M3.1-Flash MiniMax	Not available	$0.300 in $1.20 out	—
Qwen3.6 35B A3B Alibaba	$0.100 in $0.900 out	Not available	—
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B Alibaba	Not available	$2.50 in $6.00 out	—
Qwen3.8 27B Alibaba	$0.225 in $1.98 out	$0.400 in $2.40 out	$0.175

Features Comparison

AkashML

Decentralized Infrastructure
Utilizes Akash's global resources for AI inference.
Low Latency
Optimized for fastest request times with global reach.
Open Model Lifecycle
Users have control over updates and upgrades.
Seamless Migration
Drop-in API compatibility for easy transitions.
Direct Support
Real-time assistance from engineers without intermediaries.

Lyceum

Serverless Inference
API access to open-source models with pay-per-token pricing.
Dedicated Endpoints
Deploy a Hugging Face model to a dedicated GPU endpoint with autoscaling, on capacity reserved per contract.
Serverless Training
Submit Python scripts, Docker images or Docker Compose stacks to run on a chosen GPU, billed per second of execution.
GPU Virtual Machines
Full root access to customizable GPU instances ready in seconds.
Large-Scale Clusters
Support for configurations from 8 to 8,000 GPUs with InfiniBand connectivity.
OpenAI-Compatible API
Serverless models are served through an OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so existing OpenAI SDK code works by changing the base URL and API key.

Pros & Cons

AkashML

Advantages

Global infrastructure for reduced latency
Decentralized network may offer cost efficiency
Flexible deployment options at scale
User control over model lifecycle and upgrades

Considerations

Limited availability of specific models
Dependency on the Akash Network for performance
Initial setup may require some technical knowledge

Lyceum

Advantages

Instant availability of GPUs with minimal provisioning time.
No capacity planning or vendor lock-in required.
Complies with EU data residency requirements.

Considerations

Dedicated endpoint and reserved capacity pricing is agreed per contract rather than published.
Spot GPUs can be reclaimed.
Data centres are in Europe only.

Compute Services

AkashML

Lyceum

Pricing Options

AkashML

Lyceum

Serverless inference

Billed per token for input, cached input and output, with no base fee

Prompt caching

Repeated prompt prefixes still in GPU memory are billed at the cached input rate where listed

On-demand GPUs

Billed per second with no subscription

Spot GPUs

About 45% less than on-demand; capacity can be reclaimed

Reserved GPUs, clusters and dedicated endpoints

Commitment pricing agreed per contract, including multi-year reserved blocks

Getting Started

AkashML

Get Started

1
Sign up
Create a free account on the AkashML platform.
2
Set up your workflow
Select models and deploy with a single click or API call.
3
Run inference
Send requests via API or Playground, adjusting scale as needed.

Lyceum

Get Started

1
Sign Up
Create an account on the Lyceum platform.
2
Choose a Service
Select between inference, training, or virtual machine options.
3
Deploy a Model or Job
Use provided API or CLI instructions to submit your workload.
4
Monitor Usage
Utilize dashboard features to track resource usage and performance.
5
Seek Support if Needed
Contact the sales or support team for assistance.

Support & Global Availability

AkashML

Global Regions

Global, with over 80 datacenters available

Support

Real-time chat with platform engineers available via Slack.

Lyceum

Global Regions

European data centres; serverless models run in Paris and Finland, while dedicated and VM locations are agreed per contract

Support

Email support for all customers; business customers also get a shared Slack channel and agreed response times.